Ingredients

12 cups cold water 

4 tablespoons loose Ceylon orange pekoe tea (or 12 tea bags) 

Ice, for serving 

Mint sprigs or lemon slices, for garnish 

Preparation

Pour water over tea, and steep in bright sunlight until rich brown and translucent but not cloudy, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Strain. Serve over ice with garnish.