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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
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.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pan and discard them.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until it dissolves completely.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until chilled.
- 6
Prepare Lemon
Slice the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice from one half into the chilled tea, and slice the other half into wedges for garnish.
- 7