Originally Posted by
0tis
My mom always boiled water in the kettle or in a saucepan - then pour the hot water in the pitcher with your tea bags (I use between 5-8 tea bags) I think Lipton is the best - fill the pitcher about half way or less with hot water- just let the tea bags steep for a while - then add cold water to the top - sweeten as you like it - usually add ice to the glass to cool it more.
I have made it the same way for years. Only change is I only use 4 tea bags, I change the flavors. I have a 2 quart pitcher in the refrigerator that is only for ice tea. If I want southern sweet tea I add 3/4 of a cup of sugar but normally I use only about 1/4 of a cup of sugar. I don't usually drink really sweet tea. In the summer we make a new pitcher almost daily. Much better than pop or soda.