Ingredients
- 6 black tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups cold water
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Method
- Steep the tea bags in the boiling water for 5 minutes, then lift them out without squeezing so the tea stays smooth.
- Stir the sugar into the hot tea until it dissolves completely.
- Add the lemon juice and cold water and stir well.
- Fill tall glasses with ice, pour the tea lemonade over and garnish with lemon slices and mint.
Notes
For a party, mix a gallon ahead and chill it; add ice only in the glasses so the pitcher doesn't water down.
Shift the balance toward more tea or more lemonade to suit your crowd.