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Lemon Iced Tea

Lemon iced tea

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This lemon iced tea is zesty and refreshing, lightly sweet with a zippy citrus finish! It’s ideal for summer sipping, party drinks, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 6 black tea bags
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat 4 cups water to a simmer. Turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add the remaining 4 cups cold water and lemon juice to the pan. Cool until room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a pitcher. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before drinking. Store up to 4 days.