Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening
Serving
Method
Preparation of Tea Base
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want your tea.
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan.
Sweetening the Tea
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor.