Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your taste preference.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and let the brewed tea cool at room temperature.
Flavoring
- 4
Add Flavorings
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 5
Add Mint
Add a bunch of fresh mint leaves to the mixture for added flavor. Stir gently.