1️⃣ Put tea bags and ½ cup of hot water into a teapot. 🫖💧

2️⃣ Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Set water temperature to 195°F. 🔥🌡️

3️⃣ Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Steeping for longer will make the tea bitter. ⏱️

4️⃣ Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Add lemon juice and ½ cup of cold water. 🍬🍋❄️

5️⃣ Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool. ❄️🕒

6️⃣ Pour cooled down tea into a cup with ice. 🍹🧊