Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring
Ice
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep 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 your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey to the warm tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
Flavoring the Tea
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the brewed tea for added flavor.
- 6
Add Mint Leaves
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the tea and stir gently to combine.
Cooling the Tea
- 7
Chill the Tea
Allow the tea to come to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled.
- 8
Serve with Ice
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice.