Homecoming Iced Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Fill a large pitcher with the 8 cups water.
2. 2
   Submerge 8 tea bags in the water.
3. 3
   Twist the tea bag strings several times to hold them together and let the paper ends dangle over the outside edge of the pitcher for easy retrieval later.
4. 4
   Let the tea bags steep until the tea tastes sufficiently strong, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. 5
   Stir in the citrus juices, honey, and mint.
6. 6
   Refrigerate until cold.
7. 7
   Serve in glasses of your choice with plenty of ice.
8. 8
   Hate watery iced tea, a casualty caused by melting ice cubes that dilute the tea?
9. 9
   Make an extra half batch of sweetened tea and freeze it in ice cube trays.
10. 10
    Once cubes are completely frozen, punch them out, stow them in plastic bags, and store them in the freezer.
11. 11
    Theyll be ready to keep your iced tea cold and strong whenever you need them.