Ice Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (Optional)
Flavoring
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Tea
- 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 reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener (Optional)
If you like your iced tea sweet, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or 0.5 cups of honey while the tea is still warm. Stir until fully dissolved.
Flavoring the Tea
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 0.5 cups of fresh lemon juice to the brewed tea for a refreshing citrus flavor.
- 6
Add Mint Leaves
Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the tea and stir gently to combine.
Cooling and Serving
- 7
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 8
Serve
Pour the chilled iced tea into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and extra mint leaves.