Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavor Enhancements
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow them to steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- 5
Pour and Garnish
Serve the sweet tea over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
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