Large Ice Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavorings
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes to achieve the desired strength.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Mixing Ingredients
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Once the tea has cooled, add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the mixture and stir well.
- 5
Prepare Mint
Lightly bruise 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to release their flavor, then add them to the tea mixture.
- 6
Serve with Ice
In a large pitcher or serving container, add 4 cups of ice cubes. Pour the prepared tea mixture over the ice and stir gently.