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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 method to make iced tea from scratch. It is perfect for a refreshing drink on a hot day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 tea bags
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 4 cups cold water
  • to taste sugar
  • for garnish lemon slices

Equipment

  • Heatproof pitcher or jar
  • Spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or jar.
  2. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, or until desired strength is reached.
  3. Remove the tea bags and discard them. Stir in sugar to taste.
  4. Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir well.
  5. Serve over ice with lemon slices for garnish.

Notes

For a stronger tea, steep the tea bags for a longer duration. You can also add mint leaves for extra flavor.