How to make a gallon of Ceylon black tea, you will prepare a tea concentrate using hot water and then dilute it with cold water. Chill, pour over ice in your favorite glass. Our family recipe for good iced tea.
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Boil Water: Bring 8 cups (half gallon) of fresh, preferably filtered water to a rolling boil in a pot to 194 degrees.
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Add Tea: Turn off the heat, add your perfectly measured Good Iced Tea 1 gallon tea bag.
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Steep: Let it steep for 5 minutes (to avoid bitterness), stirring occasionally.
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Sweeten (Optional): Stir in 1 cup of Sugar or Substitute while hot until dissolved. Mix sweetness to your taste.
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Dilute: Pour the hot concentrate into a 1-gallon pitcher, add the remaining 8 cups (half gallon) of cold water, and stir.
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Serve: Serve in your favorite glass with plenty of ice.
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Our Moto: Brew, Chill, Relax, Repeat!