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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavor (optional)
Method
Brewing 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 heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Discard the tea bags.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Chilling and Serving
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature. If you're in a hurry, you can place it in the refrigerator for faster cooling.
- 6
Serve
Pour the sweet tea over ice in glasses. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for added flavor.
