Iced Tea Recipe
Chilled, Refreshing Brewed Tea, Perfectly Balanced for a Hot Day
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea bags to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
Cooling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
Serving the Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill each glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour the Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 8
Garnish
Add fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon to each glass for garnish.