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Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
04/29/2017
Not sure why this recipe has such a low rating, so I figured I'd leave a comment. This is obviously a simple recipe, but its the one I use again and again for iced tea throughout the summer. The tea/water proportions work well, and the orange and lemon zest add a subtle but delicious flavor that works against the inherent bitterness of black tea. (Especially if you drink it without sweetener, as we do.) The only change I make to this recipe is in its preparation - I like to make 4 quarts total by boiling 2 quarts of water and steeping 12 tea bags + double the zest, and then pour over 2 quarts of cold ice water in a pitcher. That way I don't need to wait 2 hours for it to cool to room temperature.
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Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes about 8 cups
Ingredients
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6 bags black tea
8 wide strips lemon zest
8 wide strips orange zest
8 cups boiling water
Ice
Lemon and orange slices (optional)
Cook's Notes
Easy Entertaining This drink can be refrigerated for up to 3 days – add garnish and ice before serving. Try using canning jars in place of pitchers or glasses for a casual party.
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Classic Iced Tea
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes about 8 cups
Gallery
Classic Iced Tea
Classic Iced Tea
Classic Iced Tea
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes about 8 cups
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes about 8 cups
Yield: Makes about 8 cups
Makes about 8 cups
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 bags black tea
- 8 wide strips lemon zest
- 8 wide strips orange zest
- 8 cups boiling water
- Ice
- Lemon and orange slices (optional)
Directions
In a large pot, combine black tea, lemon and orange zest, and boiling water. Let steep 8 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon and orange slices if desired.
Cook's Notes
Easy Entertaining This drink can be refrigerated for up to 3 days – add garnish and ice before serving. Try using canning jars in place of pitchers or glasses for a casual party.
Cook’s Notes
Easy Entertaining This drink can be refrigerated for up to 3 days – add garnish and ice before serving. Try using canning jars in place of pitchers or glasses for a casual party.
Reviews (1)
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19 Ratings
5 star values:
4
4 star values:
5
3 star values:
4
2 star values:
6
1 star values:
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Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
04/29/2017
Not sure why this recipe has such a low rating, so I figured I'd leave a comment. This is obviously a simple recipe, but its the one I use again and again for iced tea throughout the summer. The tea/water proportions work well, and the orange and lemon zest add a subtle but delicious flavor that works against the inherent bitterness of black tea. (Especially if you drink it without sweetener, as we do.) The only change I make to this recipe is in its preparation - I like to make 4 quarts total by boiling 2 quarts of water and steeping 12 tea bags + double the zest, and then pour over 2 quarts of cold ice water in a pitcher. That way I don't need to wait 2 hours for it to cool to room temperature.
Reviews (1)
Add Rating & Review
19 Ratings
5 star values:
4
4 star values:
5
3 star values:
4
2 star values:
6
1 star values:
0
Add Rating & Review
19 Ratings
5 star values:
4
4 star values:
5
3 star values:
4
2 star values:
6
1 star values:
0
19 Ratings
5 star values:
4
4 star values:
5
3 star values:
4
2 star values:
6
1 star values:
0
19 Ratings
5 star values:
4
4 star values:
5
3 star values:
4
2 star values:
6
1 star values:
0
- 5 star values:
- 4
- 4 star values:
- 5
- 3 star values:
- 4
- 2 star values:
- 6
- 1 star values:
- 0
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
04/29/2017
Not sure why this recipe has such a low rating, so I figured I'd leave a comment. This is obviously a simple recipe, but its the one I use again and again for iced tea throughout the summer. The tea/water proportions work well, and the orange and lemon zest add a subtle but delicious flavor that works against the inherent bitterness of black tea. (Especially if you drink it without sweetener, as we do.) The only change I make to this recipe is in its preparation - I like to make 4 quarts total by boiling 2 quarts of water and steeping 12 tea bags + double the zest, and then pour over 2 quarts of cold ice water in a pitcher. That way I don't need to wait 2 hours for it to cool to room temperature.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 5 stars
04/29/2017
Not sure why this recipe has such a low rating, so I figured I'd leave a comment. This is obviously a simple recipe, but its the one I use again and again for iced tea throughout the summer. The tea/water proportions work well, and the orange and lemon zest add a subtle but delicious flavor that works against the inherent bitterness of black tea. (Especially if you drink it without sweetener, as we do.) The only change I make to this recipe is in its preparation - I like to make 4 quarts total by boiling 2 quarts of water and steeping 12 tea bags + double the zest, and then pour over 2 quarts of cold ice water in a pitcher. That way I don't need to wait 2 hours for it to cool to room temperature.
Rating: 5 stars
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