Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea Huge Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
Serving the Tea
Prepare the Glasses
In a large pitcher or individual glasses, add ice cubes as desired.
Pour the Tea
Pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice cubes, filling the glasses or pitcher.
Garnish
Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing, sweet iced tea!
