Iced Tea Recipe
Refreshing iced tea, sweetened or unsweetened.
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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Ingredients
Method
Iced Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
- 3
Sweeten (optional)
If you prefer sweetened tea, stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm. Adjust the sweetness to taste.
- 4
Cool Down
Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate until chilled.
- 5
Serve
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.