Classic Homemade Iced Tea

Learn how to make refreshing homemade iced tea with this simple recipe.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings 6

Ingredients

8 Cups Water
4-5 Black Tea Bags or green tea, herbal tea, etc.
1/4 Cup Sugar
As Needed Lemon Slice Garnish
As Needed Fresh Mint Garnish
As Needed Ice Cubes

Instructions

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
Place 4-5 tea bags into a heatproof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over the tea and let it steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on the tea and your preferred strength.
If you like sweetened tea, stir in ¼ cup of sugar (or more to taste) while the tea is still hot.
Remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate until cold, or add ice to cool it down faster.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices or mint for extra flavor.