House Brewed Iced Tea Recipe
Freshly brewed iced tea, sweetened to taste.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavor Enhancements (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add either the loose-leaf black tea or the tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain out the loose-leaf tea to prevent bitterness from over-brewing.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or your sweetener of choice until fully dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 5
Chill the Tea
Transfer the sweetened tea to a pitcher and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
Serving
- 6
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled iced tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.