Watermelon and Basil Iced Tea

Ginger and Honey Iced TeaJames Baigrie
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Serves 8| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 25m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pour 8 cups of boiling water into a heat-resistant pitcher. Add 8 tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove and discard the bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Before serving, add the watermelon and basil and pour over ice.
By Kate Merker and Sara Quessenberry,  June 2007  

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