Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 5-7 black tea bags (more or less depending on how strong you like your tea)
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 lemons (sliced)
  • 1 small 1" piece of ginger-root (peeled and sliced)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
  • additional water
  • ice

Instruction

  • In a microwave safe bowl or glass measuring cup, microwave the 3 cups water and tea bags on high for about 3-4 minutes or until the water is nearly boiling. 
  • Slice the lemons and ginger and add to a large 2 quart pitcher. 
  • Pour the water and tea bags over the lemons and ginger and let steep, until water returns to room temperature. Remove tea bags.
  • Fill pitcher with water and stir in the sugar. Refrigerate until cold. Fill glasses with ice and pour tea into glasses. Garnish with additional lemon slices, if desired.