TayChai (Armenian Iced Tea)

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Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

 * 8 cups cold water
 * 2 cinnamon sticks
 * about 4 whole cloves
 * 3 to 4 tea bags (optional)
 * sweetener to taste, if desired

Directions

 * 1) 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.
 * 2) Remove pot from heat; remove the cheesecloth with the cinnamon sticks and cloves, and discard.
 * 3) 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.
 * 4) Refrigerate until ready to serve.
 * 5) To serve, pour in tall glasses filled with ice.