Sweet Tea Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized 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. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. This will sweeten the tea.
4
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool down to room temperature. You can speed this process by placing it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
5
Serve
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled sweet tea with 4 cups of ice. Stir well to combine. Serve in glasses with lemon slices on the rim or floating in the tea for added flavor.