Iced Tea, Sweet Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Prepare the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your taste preference.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them. Allow the tea to cool for a few minutes.
Sweeten the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it is fully dissolved.
Flavor the Tea
- 5
Mix in Lemon Juice
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the sweetened tea and stir well.
- 6
Add Mint Leaves
Gently add 10 mint leaves to the tea for added flavor, and allow the tea to sit for 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Serve the Tea
- 7
Prepare Glasses
In tall glasses, place 2 cups of ice cubes each.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the sweetened and flavored tea over the ice in each glass, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 9