Classic Iced Tea With Tea Cubes

Cooking Instructions

1. Place the tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher with a cover. Pour the boiling water into the pitcher over the bags, and stir well to saturate the bags. Cover and allow to steep for about 5 minutes, or until the tea has reached the desired strength.

2. Remove and discard the tea bags, and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

3. To make the tea cubes, pour some of the cooled tea into 2 or 3 ice cube trays. Place in the freezer until frozen solid. Cover the remaining tea, and chill until ready to serve.

4. Divide the frozen tea cubes among eight 14-ounce glasses. Pour the chilled tea over the tea cubes. Make a tiny cut in each lemon slice, and place 2 slices of lemon on the edge of each glass. Serve immediately, passing a bowl of sugar or a pitcher of Sugar Syrup (page 211) for those who like their tea sweetened.

Wine Pairing(s)

Terranoble Chardonnay Central Valley