Sweet Or Unsweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Garnish (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water has reached a boil, 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, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar if you prefer sweet tea. Stir until fully dissolved. If you prefer honey or stevia, add to taste and stir until well mixed.
Chilling and Serving
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Serve
Serve the tea over ice and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.