Ingredients:

  • 8 cups (1.9 Liters) Water, filtered
  • 6-8 Black Tea Bags (or 2-3 tablespoons loose leaf black tea)
  • ¾ cup (150 grams) Granulated Sugar
  • Ice, for serving
  • Optional: Lemon wedges, mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Bring the water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add tea bags (or loose-leaf tea in infuser). Let steep for 15-30 minutes, depending on desired strength.
  3. Remove the tea bags (or infuser). If using loose-leaf tea without an infuser, strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into the heatproof pitcher.
  4. While the tea is still hot, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
  5. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled.
  6. Fill glasses with ice. Pour chilled iced tea over ice. Garnish with lemon wedges and/or mint sprigs, if desired.