Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Ingredients
Method
Iced Tea Directions
- 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 it from the heat. Add the 4 black tea bags to the hot water and let them steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea.
- 6
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- 7
Prepare to Serve
In a large pitcher, add 4 cups of ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice.
- 8
Garnish
Add fresh mint leaves and lemon slices to the pitcher for garnish and extra flavor.
- 9
Serve
Stir the tea gently and serve in glasses over additional ice if desired.