Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or pan.

Step 2

Add teabags to a heat-proof ceramic pitcher or large glass 8 cup measuring bowl/cup. (If you don't have either, you can steep the tea in a stockpot or sauce pan on the stove.)

Step 3

Pour boiling water into pitcher. Make sure tea bags are in the water, so they can steep.

Step 4

Allow to steep for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove tea bags and discard. Stir in sugar, if using. Add remaining 4 cups of water.

Step 6

Fill glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice and enjoy!