Jul 17 2026
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Boil Water
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, add the black tea leaves or tea bags and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Sweeten (optional)
If you prefer sweet tea, remove the tea leaves or bags, and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. If you prefer unsweetened tea, skip this step.
- 4
Add Lemon (optional)
Add a slice of lemon to each cup if desired.
- 5
Serve
Pour the tea into cups and serve hot. You can also chill it for iced tea.