Sweet & Unsweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Sweet Tea Ingredients
Unsweet Tea Ingredients
Method
Directions for Sweet 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 the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool and Serve
Pour the sweet tea over 4 cups of ice in a pitcher. Stir well and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Directions for Unsweet Tea
- 5
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 6
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove the tea bags and pour the unsweetened tea over 4 cups of ice in a pitcher. Stir well and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.