
Few drinks are as refreshing as a perfectly balanced half-and-half of iced tea and lemonade, and this homemade version absolutely delivers. The secret is in the details — steeping the tea bags without squeezing them keeps the brew smooth and clean-tasting, while a quick simple syrup ensures the sweetness blends seamlessly into the lemonade rather than sitting gritty at the bottom. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice makes all the difference here, giving the lemonade that bright, tart punch that bottled versions just can't match. Many store-bought teas, lemonades, and flavored drinks sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so mixing up your own from scratch is the cleanest way to enjoy this classic. Everything in this pitcher is exactly what it looks like — water, tea, sugar, and real lemons — with zero additives to second-guess. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks like it came from a nice restaurant patio. It's the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a genuine occasion.
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, add the 4 tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them, then stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
While the tea cools, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup is clear, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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