Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Serving
Method
Prepare Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweeten the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Mint (Optional)
If desired, add 5 fresh mint leaves for an additional flavor and gently stir.
Cool and Serve
- 6
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature. For quicker cooling, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate.
- 7
Serve Over Ice
In a glass, add 2 cups of ice. Pour the cooled sweet tea over the ice.
- 8
