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A tall glass of iced tea with lemon and ice cubes

Quick way to grow iced tea in 5 steps

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make refreshing iced tea in just 5 simple steps. Perfect for a hot day or any time you crave a cool beverage.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 (6-ounce) black tea bags
  • 2 tablespoons loose black tea
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 4 cups cold water

Equipment

  • Heatproof pitcher or glass jar

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place tea bags or loose tea into a 2-quart heatproof pitcher or glass jar.
  2. Add sugar, then pour boiling water over the tea and sugar.
  3. Steep for 5 minutes, or until desired strength is reached.
  4. Remove tea bags or strain loose tea, then add cold water and stir.
  5. Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.

Notes

Adjust sugar to taste and steep longer for stronger tea. Experiment with fruit slices for flavored iced tea. Store in refrigerator for 3-4 days. To avoid cloudy tea, let it cool to room temperature before chilling.