Iced Tea

Fill tea kettle with fresh, cold water. Bring to a boil then pour into a 1-gallon heat-resistant pitcher. This should fill the pitcher about 1/3 full. Add six tea bags or 6 tsp. loose tea (regular or de-caffeinated) with the tags cut off. Allow to sit on counter to brew and come to room temperature.

Remove bags or loose tea when cooled. Give a slight squeeze but not too much or your tea will taste bitter. Add 3/4 cup sugar (1 cup if you like your tea a little sweeter). Squeeze in juice from 1/4 of a lemon. And enough cold water to fill pitcher 2/3 full.

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