Modern Iced Tea

Name: Modern Iced Tea
Ingredients: 4 bags Tea bags (black, green, or herbal) (Adjust to taste); 4 cups Water (Filtered water recommended); 2 tablespoons Sugar (optional) (Or to taste; can substitute with honey or other sweeteners); 8 cups Ice (For serving); 4 slices Lemon slices (optional) (For garnish)

A refreshing and simple iced tea recipe, updated for modern tastes and methods.

Ingredients

4 bags Tea bags (black, green, or herbal) (Adjust to taste)
4 cups Water (Filtered water recommended)
2 tablespoons Sugar (optional) (Or to taste; can substitute with honey or other sweeteners)
8 cups Ice (For serving)
4 slices Lemon slices (optional) (For garnish)

Instructions

1Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle.
2Remove from heat and add 4 tea bags. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on desired strength.
3Remove tea bags and stir in sugar (or other sweetener) until dissolved, if desired.
4Pour tea into a pitcher filled with ice. Add lemon slices for garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.