Jul 14 2026

Tea Recipe

Time20m
Serves8

1/2 Gallon $4.99 | Gallon $7.99 • Sweetened or unsweetened.

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Ingredients

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Base

Sweetening (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Brew Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.

Sweetening (Optional)

  1. 4

    Add Sweetener

    If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey while the tea is still warm. Stir until fully dissolved.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 5

    Cool Down

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a pitcher.

  2. 6

    Chill

    Refrigerate the tea for at least 1-2 hours before serving it cold.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve the tea over ice, and enjoy it sweetened or unsweetened based on your preference.

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