Ice Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Garnishes
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add the 4 tea bags to the hot water and let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening and Flavoring
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of sugar to the brewed tea and stir until completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea. This will give your iced tea a refreshing flavor.
- 6
Add Mint
Add a bunch of fresh mint leaves to the mixture, stirring gently to incorporate their flavor into the tea.
Chilling and Serving
- 7
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours until it's chilled.
- 8
Serve
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish each glass with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve the iced tea immediately, and enjoy your refreshing drink!