Jul 17 2026

Iced Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Sweet or Unsweet

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Ingredients

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Iced Tea Ingredients

Method

Iced Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  3. 3

    Sweeten (Optional)

    If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of sugar to the hot tea and stir until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.

  4. 4

    Cool Down

    Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.

  5. 5

    Serve

    To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.

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