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Iced Tea II

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"This iced tea is fabulous - it tastes like the brand names!" — mands

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

8 cups water
3 orange pekoe tea bags

3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice

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Directions

In a large saucepan, heat water to a rapid boil. Remove from heat and drop in the tea bags. Cover and let steep for 1 hour.
In a large pitcher, combine the steeped tea and the sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 07, 2003

Try adding the sugar during the boiling stage of the water; very smooth results. Our family has made iced tea like this since I was a child.

—JDVMD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 07, 2003

I love iced tea, but I found this to be a little tart, like a cross between iced tea and lemonade. I would recommend reducing the amount of lemon.

—KIMAR

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Dec 07, 2003

I didn't have the orange pekoe tea available and used regular tea bags. It turns out great...very refreshing! Great for BBQs!

—MoJoJOJO

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Jan 16, 2005

I use 5 regular individual sized tea bags (liptons) or 3 family sized in 2qts of water. I steep for only 5 - 10 minutes. This helps the sugar dissolve easier since it is added when it is verh hot. I then add 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar and omit the lemon. Hey, I live in Southern USA, we don't call it "Sweet Tea" for nuthin'! lol! I serve with lemon slices when I have them. I have an abundance of mint out in the yard that I gather and wash and then pour the tea over a sprig of it in the summertime. Ahhhhh :-)

—Butterfly Flutterby

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Dec 07, 2003

I adjusted this recipe a little - I used 5 tea bags, the whole amount of sugar, and half the lemon. It was still a little too sour, so I added lots of ice cubes and a little more sugar. After this adjustment, it was really yummy - tasted like the bottled kinds you buy in the store! Very easy to make.

—BULLETPROOF79

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May 25, 2010

Great recipe for iced tea! I love the flavor you get from using the orange pekoe tea bags! I added 1/4 tsp. of baking soda (a little tip I picked up from another recipe to cut out the bitterness) I cut up some fresh lemons and fresh oranges and added them to the tea as well. Very refreshing!

—Jillian

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Dec 07, 2003

I'm a huge ice tea fan and i spend a lot of money on the powered mixes. This way is a lot better for you and it tastes great.

—STABBATE2000

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Dec 07, 2003

This stuff was great. I only used half the amount of lemon juice, because that was all I had, but it was a big hit.

—MMURKA

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Nutrition

Calories
76 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
20.1 g
6%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
< 1 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Iced Tea II

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 76
** Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0g 0 %
** Saturated Fat 0g 0 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium < 1mg < 1 %
** Potassium 29mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 20.1g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
** Protein 0.1g < 1 %
** Sugars 19.1g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 12 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.