Shangri La Iced Black Tea Recipe
fresh brewed, sweetened & unsweetened
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (Optional)
Serving Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
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Step 1: Boil Water
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Step 2: Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 4 cups of black tea leaves to the pot. Cover and let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
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Step 3: Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser into a large pitcher.
Sweetening the Tea (Optional)
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Step 4: Add Sweetener
If you prefer a sweetened tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey to the warm tea. Stir until fully dissolved. For a lighter sweetening, add stevia to taste.
Chilling and Serving
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Step 5: Chill the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
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Step 6: Prepare for Serving
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup). Pour in the chilled black tea, leaving some space at the top.
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Step 7: Garnish
Garnish the tea with lemon slices and a few sprigs of mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
