Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
Flavoring and Cooling
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor of your sweet tea.
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.