TayChai (Armenian Iced Tea)

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Yields: 8 cups
== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 8 cups cold water
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* about 4 whole cloves
* 3 to 4 tea bags (optional)
* sweetener to taste, if desired
== Directions ==
# Place the water in a large pot. Tie the cinnamon sticks and cloves in cheesecloth; place in the water. Bring to a boil; simmer about 10 minutes.
# Remove pot from heat; remove the cheesecloth with the cinnamon sticks and cloves, and discard.
# Add tea bags to pot, if using, and allow to steep about 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add desired amount of sweetener, if using; stir until sweetener is dissolved.
# Refrigerate until ready to serve.
# To serve, pour in tall glasses filled with ice.
Category:Tea Recipes
Category:Armenian Recipes