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Easy Iced Tea (by the gallon)

Sue Lau
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5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Steep Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 16 (8 ounce servings)

Equipment

  • 1 plastic gallon jug
  • 1 plastic funnel

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Luzianne family sized tea bags
  • 4 individual flavored tea bags I use Celestial Seasonings Peach
  • 4 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Heat water to boiling in a saucepan and stir in the tea bags.
  • Remove from heat and steep ten minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and discard. Stir in the sugar now if making Sweet Tea.
  • Fill a gallon container or pitcher halfway with cold water.
  • If using a jug, a funnel helps when pouring in the tea.
  • Add the hot tea mixture and top up the container with more cold water.
  • Refrigerate to keep tea fresh longer.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com

Nutrition

Sodium: 3mgCalcium: 2mg
Keyword Best Iced Tea
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