Sweet Tea Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

Refreshing sweetened iced tea, a perfect complement to any meal.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2
Steep Tea
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

3
Add Sugar
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

4
Cool Down
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a pitcher.
5
Refrigerate
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1-2 hours until it is cold.
6
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice in glasses. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves for extra flavor.