Jul 14 2026

Iced Tea Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Freshly brewed iced tea.

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Ingredients

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Tea Preparation

Serving

Method

Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the 4 tea bags. Let it steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

  3. 3

    Add Sugar

    If using sugar, stir in 0.5 cups of sugar while the tea is still warm. Mix until fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Cool the Tea

    Remove the tea bags from the pot, and allow the tea to cool to room temperature. You can speed this process by placing it in the refrigerator.

Serving

  1. 5

    Prepare Glass

    Fill a glass with 2 cups of ice cubes.

  2. 6

    Pour Tea

    Once the tea has cooled, pour it over the ice in the glass.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Add fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish, if desired.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Enjoy your refreshing iced tea!

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