Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Preparation
Serving
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea 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 sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Pour in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and stir well to combine.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 6
Add Mint
Just before serving, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the chilled tea and stir.
