Fresh-brewed Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring (optional)
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 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 and discard them.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Flavorings
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey into the warm tea. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 5
Add Mint
For an extra refreshing flavor, add about 10 mint leaves to the tea. Gently bruise the mint leaves before adding them for better flavor release.