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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Sweeten Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
Flavoring
- 4
Add Flavorings
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 cup of fresh berries into the sweetened tea. You can crush the berries slightly to release their juices.
- 5
Add Mint
Add mint leaves to the mixture, adjusting the amount to your taste preference.
Chill and Serve
- 6
Chill
Allow the fruit tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until well chilled.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fruit tea over ice, garnished with additional mint leaves and fresh berries if desired.