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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Serving
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Once cooled, place the tea in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.
Serving
- 5
Prepare Glasses
Fill each glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 6
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- 7
Garnish
Slice the lemon and add a slice or two to each glass. If desired, add fresh mint leaves for extra flavor.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
