Ice Tea Recipe
Refreshing and thirst-quenching tea served over ice.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Ice and Garnish
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags.
- 3
Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer it.
- 4
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 5
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 6
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour the chilled tea over the ice, filling the glass to about 3/4 full.
- 8
Garnish with a slice of lemon and a few fresh mint leaves.
- 9
Serve immediately for a refreshing beverage.
