Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring (optional)
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Fresh Mint (optional)
If desired, muddle 10 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a pitcher and pour the brewed tea over them.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice (optional)
Stir in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice for a refreshing citrus flavor.
- 6
Add Peach Slices (optional)
Add 1 cup of peach slices to the pitcher for a fruity twist.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 7
Prepare the Glass
Fill a tall glass with 2 cups of ice cubes to keep the tea cold.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the brewed and flavored tea over the ice in the glass.
- 9