Basic Iced Tea Recipe

1. 1

   Place the tea bags in a large heatproof glass pitcher.

2. 2

   Use a vegetable peeler to strip the peel from the lemon or orange, avoiding as much of the white pith as possible, and add the peel to the pitcher.

3. 3

   Pour the simmering water into the pitcher and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the tea bags and discard.

5. 5

   Refrigerate the tea until cool.

6. 6

   To serve, fill iced tea glasses with ice and pour the tea over the ice.

7. 7

   Sweeten with simple syrup, if desired.

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