Gail's Iced Tea/Hot Tea

Name: Gail's Iced Tea/Hot Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 5 c water divided; 3 lipton, tea bags, regular size; slight 2/3 c sugar, just below 2/3 cup mark

By Gail Welch
@sugarshack

My sister thinks there is a big secret to making my tea but it's not. The main thing is not to get it too sweet and mix it while it's hot. This tea seems to be just right.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

5 c

water divided
3

lipton, tea bags, regular size
slight 2/3 c

sugar, just below 2/3 cup mark
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How to Make Gail's Iced Tea/Hot Tea

Step-by-Step

Bring 2 1/2 cups water to boil in small saucepan
Add 3 regular sized Lipton Tea Bags. Let boil for 3 minutes.
Cover and let steep for 1-2 minutes.
Add sugar to 2 qt pitcher.
Pour in hot tea. Stir well.
Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of water. Stir well.
Cover until ready to serve over ice and lemon, if desired. Good as a cup of hot tea, too!

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About Gail's Iced Tea/Hot Tea

Course/Dish: Hot Drinks Non-Alcoholic Drinks Other Drinks

Main Ingredient: Coffee/Tea/Beverage

Regional Style: Southern

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtags: #tea #Iced-tea #sweet-tea

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