Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings (optional)
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow them to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey into the hot tea while it’s still warm. Mix until completely dissolved.
Flavoring the Tea (optional)
- 5
Add Flavorings
To enhance the flavor, add lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices to the tea. Let it cool to room temperature.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 6
Prepare the Ice
Fill 4 cups with ice cubes to chill the tea.
- 7
Dilute with Cold Water
Pour the brewed tea over the ice and add 2 cups of cold water to dilute the strength.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with additional lemon slices or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
