Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Method
Preparation of Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, 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 the 4 black tea bags. Cover and let it steep for 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Cooling and Flavoring
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature. For faster cooling, you can place it in the refrigerator.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Once the tea is cool, stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for an added citrus flavor.
- 6
Garnish with Mint
Optionally, add fresh mint leaves for garnish and additional flavor.
Serving
- 7
Serve Chilled
Serve your sweet tea over ice and enjoy! You can adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more sugar if desired.
