Classic Iced Tea

Ingredients

4–6 black tea bags (or green/herbal tea if preferred)

4 cups (1 liter) boiling water

4 cups (1 liter) cold water

Optional: lemon slices, mint leaves, sweetener (sugar, honey, or simple syrup)

🧊 Instructions:

Steep the Tea:

Boil 4 cups of water.

Add the tea bags and steep for 5–10 minutes depending on how strong you like it.

Remove the tea bags and let it cool slightly.

Sweeten (Optional):

While the tea is warm, stir in sugar or honey to taste (start with 1/4 to 1/2 cup if you like it sweet).

Chill It:

Add 4 cups of cold water to the brewed tea.

Refrigerate until fully chilled (at least 1–2 hours).

Serve:

Pour over ice.

Garnish with lemon slices, mint, or berries if desired.

🍑 Variations:

Peach Iced Tea: Add peach juice or fresh peach slices.

Arnold Palmer: Mix half iced tea, half lemonade.

Mint Green Tea: Use green tea bags and add fresh mint while steeping.