Spiced Thyme and Lime Iced Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Bring 6 cups water, sugar, thyme, cinnamon sticks, lime juice and lime zest to a boil in a 5-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Remove the pan from the heat and add the tea bags.
3. 3
   Steep the tea for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove the tea bags and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
5. 5
   Strain the mixture into a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
6. 6
   Pour the tea into 4 ice-filled glasses and serve.