Iced Tea

Ingredients

5 cups water
3 black tea bags, such as Lipton
3 cups ice
1-2 lemons
Simple syrup, to taste (optional)

Directions

1. Boil 5 cups water in a saucepan. Add tea bags, and let sit for 3-5 minutes; remove teabags. If desired, stir in simple syrup to taste.
2. Allow tea to come to room temperature, then pour into a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled, or pour over tall glasses filled with ice. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Makes 5 cups.

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