Step 1

In a saucepan, bring half of the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add tea bags. Allow the tea bags to steep for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the tea bags from the water. Note: If you prefer sweet tea, add the sugar or your preferred sweetener to the tea while it’s still hot and stir until dissolved.

Step 3

Add the remaining water to the tea. Leave it refrigerated until fully chilled (about an hour).

Step 4

Serve with ice, lemon slices, and fresh mint if desired.