Honey Lemon Iced Tea

Serves 16

2 quarts (8 cups) cold water (plus more as needed)

12 heaped tablespoons loose white tea

4 tablespoons lemon zest

2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice

1½ cups honey

½ cup granulated sugar

Lemon slices (for garnish)

Ice cubes

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add loose tea, cover the pot with a lid, and allow tea to steep for 10 minutes.
2. To the pot, add lemon zest, honey, and sugar. Cover the pot, and for an additional 10 minutes, allow the brewed tea to infuse with the flavor of the lemon zest.
3. Uncover the pot and stir well, ensuring that all the honey and sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool completely and then strain into a one (1) gallon container.
4. To the container, add lemon juice. Fill the remainder of the container with ice-cold water to yield one (1) gallon.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour over ice. If desired, garnish with lemon slices.