Iced Tea / Ceai cu gheata

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a small pot and then remove from heat.

2. Add tea bags and let them steep for about 5 minutes.

3. Remove the tea bags and add desired amount of sugar.  Stir until dissolved.

4. Put liquid in a glass bottle in the refrigerator.

5. Chill and serve.

 

Notes: For a stronger tea, let the bags steep longer than 5 minutes.

 

Variations: You can use any type of tea bag (or the equivalent in loose tea) for this recipe. Add lemon slices to the water while the tea bags are steeping for a Lemon-Ice Tea flavor. You may also add fresh or dried mint.

 

Substitutions: Sugar/Honey. Tea bags/Loose tea.