Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Daily Eats

Time20m

Serves4

sweet | unsweetened

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Steep Tea
Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and add the 4 tea bags. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.

3
Add Sugar
If you prefer sweetened iced tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea while it is still warm. Stir until fully dissolved.
4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for added flavor.

5
Cool Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
6
Serve
Serve the chilled tea over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.