Iced Tea - Seasonal Flavor Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add in the 4 black tea bags. Let steep for about 5-7 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 2
Sweeten the Mix
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- 3
Add Fresh Ingredients
Once the tea has cooled, add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the tea mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- 4
Prepare Seasonal Flavor
Chop your choice of seasonal fruit (strawberries, peaches, or blueberries) into small pieces. Add these to the tea mixture and stir to incorporate.
- 5
Chill the Tea
Transfer the tea mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and let the flavors meld together.
- 6
Serve
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass) and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with additional mint leaves or fruit slices if desired.
