Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Brewed Tea
Sweetener
Flavoring (optional)
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the 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 saucepan and discard them.
Sweetening
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Chilling and Serving
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice in glasses. If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for added flavor.
