Great for when you have guests over.
I was really in the mood for some iced tea but the shop bought stuff is too expensive and full of so much sugar!
This recipe overall took around 10 minutes plus cooling time.
Equipment;
Spatula
Chopping Board
Knife
Large Jug
Strainer
Small pot
Kettle
Ingredients;
This makes around 4 - 5 drinks
4 Tea Bags - English breakfast, if you like a stronger taste add any amount up to 7
2 litres hot water
1 Lemon - Cut into quarters
2 tbsp. Honey/Agave OR 3 tbsp. Truiva 'sugar'
Optional extras; ADULTS ONLY
Ice cubes
Whiskey
Bourbon
Prosecco
Vodka
To start make sure your jug is clean, add the tea bags to it, flick the kettle on to boil and quarter your lemons.
Once quartered squeeze the juice into the small pot along with the skins, honey/ agave or 'sugar.
Once the kettle is boiled pour in most of the water into your large jug and give it a good mix.
Set the stove to a medium heat and bring the lemon mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer for around 10 minutes.
Remove the tea bags from the jug after about 5 minutes unless you enjoy a much stronger taste. The lemon mixture should be ready too, so carefully strain the mixture either into a small jug or straight into your tea mixture. Discard of any bits left over and stir the tea well.
Warning! If you are using a glass jug and wish to add ice cubes do not do this until the mixture has cooled slightly as you risk shocking the glass. I suggest leaving it to cool on the side for an hour then placing in the fridge.
If you wish to make this a boozy tea then simple add your alcohol of choice after it has cooled, this way you can taste it safely.
This recipe is so flexible too; don't want lemon you can swap them out for peaches, blueberries, blackberries, oranges, You name it.
Cheers!
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