Ice Tea Recipe
Refreshing iced tea brewed to perfection, served chilled for a delightful sip on a warm day.
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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let it steep for about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- 4
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 5
Serve
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves as desired.
