Sweetened Iced Tea

By JulieBee • July 17, 2011 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: I found this super easy and perfectly proportioned iced tea recipe a few years back in a local lifestyle magazine and I've used it exclusively ever since. It really is fool proof and so refreshing on a hot summer day like today.

When I first made it, I wondered how 3 teabags could stand up to 8 cups of water, but somehow the flavor really comes through.

Obviously you can adjust the sugar and lemon measurements to your liking, but I am giving it to you as it was published.

Everyone loves it, so make up extra copies of the recipe to give to your friends! - JulieBee

Makes 8 cups

8 cups Water
3 Orange pekoe tea bags
3/4 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

In a large saucepan heat water to a rapid boil. Remove from heat and add the teabags (I really like PG Tips brand).
Cover pan and let steep for 1 hour.
In a large glass pitcher combine steeped tea and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Next, stir in lemon juice.
Refrigerate until nice and cold. Pour over ice and add lemon wedges for a beautiful garnish.

Tags: Iced tea, sweetened iced tea, sweetened lemony ice tea