Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring (Optional)
Serving
Method
Prepare the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Flavor the Tea
- 4
Add Flavorings
If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar into the cooled tea. Mix well until dissolved.
- 5
Add Mint
Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the tea for additional flavor. You can muddle the leaves lightly with a spoon to release their oils.
Serve the Iced Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
In a tall glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour Tea
Pour the cooled tea over the ice-filled glass until full.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish with a slice of lemon on the rim of the glass and a few extra mint leaves, if desired.
