Basic Iced Tea Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Place the tea bags in a large heatproof glass pitcher.
2. 2
   Use a vegetable peeler to strip the peel from the lemon or orange, avoiding as much of the white pith as possible, and add the peel to the pitcher.
3. 3
   Pour the simmering water into the pitcher and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove the tea bags and discard.
5. 5
   Refrigerate the tea until cool.
6. 6
   To serve, fill iced tea glasses with ice and pour the tea over the ice.
7. 7
   Sweeten with simple syrup, if desired.