Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring
Garnish
Method
Prepare 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. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. If you prefer sweet tea, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or 0.5 cup of honey while the tea is still warm, ensuring it dissolves completely.
Flavoring and Cooling
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice into the warm tea mixture for added flavor.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
Serve
- 6
Prepare Glasses
In a glass, add 1-2 cups of ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
- 7
Pour Tea
Once the tea is chilled, pour it over the ice-filled glasses. Stir gently to combine.
- 8
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!