Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
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.
Sweetening the Tea
Add Sugar
After the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. If desired, add the fresh mint leaves for extra flavor.
