Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Additions
Garnishes
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the tea bags. Allow them to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
- 5
Add Mint
Gently crush the fresh mint leaves in your hands to release their oils and add them to the tea. Stir well.
Chilling and Serving
- 6
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill each glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
- 8
