Iced Tea Recipe (Extra Easy)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Crisp and refreshing homemade iced tea is easy to make and easy to scale up for a crowd. This is always a hit at summer gatherings. You can add your favorite sweetener or serve iced tea unsweetened.
Ingredients
- 8 cups water, divided
- 6 bags black tea
- 1/3 cup sugar, optional, adjust to taste
Instructions
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In a saucepan, bring half of the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add tea bags. Allow the tea bags to steep for 10 minutes.
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Remove the tea bags from the water. Note: If you prefer sweet tea, add the sugar or your preferred sweetener to the tea while it’s still hot and stir until dissolved.
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Add the remaining water to the tea. Leave it refrigerated until fully chilled (about an hour).
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Serve with ice, lemon slices, and fresh mint if desired.