Iced Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beverage Base
Garnishes
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Sweeten Tea
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Iced Tea
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 cup of lemon juice for a refreshing tang.
- 5
Mix in Mint
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the tea mixture and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.

