Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Prepare Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Flavor the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to add a refreshing citrus flavor.
- 6
Add Mint Leaves
Gently crush 1 cup of mint leaves and add them to the tea mixture. Allow the flavors to infuse for about 10 minutes.
Chill and Serve
- 7
Chill Tea
Transfer the tea mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
- 8
Prepare Glasses
In a tall glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes to each glass.
- 9
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- 10
