Pure Leaf Sweet Ice Tea Recipe
Make Pure Leaf Sweet Ice Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 8 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 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
- 4
Sweeten the Tea
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to add a refreshing flavor.
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- 7
Serve the Tea
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
