Iced Tea II

Name: Iced Tea II
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 3 orange pekoe tea bags; ¾ cup white sugar; ½ cup lemon juice

Rating: 4.52 stars

151 Ratings
151 Reviews
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This iced tea is fabulous - it tastes like the brand names!

By mands

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

8 cups water
3 orange pekoe tea bags
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup lemon juice

Directions

Step 1
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.

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Step 2
In a large pitcher, combine the steeped tea and the sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved, then stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

76 calories; protein 0.1g; carbohydrates 20.1g; sodium 0.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (151)

Most helpful positive review

JDVMD

12/08/2003

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. Read More

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(108)

Most helpful critical review

KIMAR

12/08/2003

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. Read More

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(60)

151 Ratings

5 star values: 95
4 star values: 43
3 star values: 10
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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JDVMD

12/07/2003

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. Read More

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(108)

MoJoJOJO

12/07/2003

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

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(66)

KIMAR

12/07/2003

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. Read More

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(60)

Butterfly Flutterby

01/16/2005

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:-) Read More

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BULLETPROOF79

12/07/2003

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. Read More

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Jillian

05/25/2010

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! Read More

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STABBATE2000

12/07/2003

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. Read More

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ANICKERSON

12/07/2003

Easy to make. Tastes great. You can try a variation with green tea. Excellent! Read More

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