Iced Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Measure sugar and place in large mixing bowl with 1/2 cup lemon juice to dissolve.
2. 2
   Boil water and measure 2 cups.
3. 3
   Add tea bags to the water and steep for no more than 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove the bags and discard.
5. 5
   DO NOT SQUEEZE tea bags (this crushes the leaves and releases the tannin which is bitter).
6. 6
   Pour hot tea into sugar/lemon mixture and stir to mix well.
7. 7
   Transfer into pitcher and add 5 1/2 cups cold water.
8. 8
   8.
9. 9
   Refridgerate and serve over ice.
10. 10
    9.
11. 11
    Cool and refreshing.