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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Brew the Tea
Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
- 2
Sweeten the Tea (Optional)
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of sugar to the hot tea and stir until fully dissolved. If you prefer unsweetened tea, skip this step.
- 3
Chill the Tea
Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. Once cooled, place the tea in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Serve the Tea
In a glass, add ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.
