Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings (optional)
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes based on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey to the hot tea. Stir well until completely dissolved.
Adding Flavorings
- 5
Prepare Flavorings
If using, slice 1 whole lemon and prepare 10 fresh mint leaves and 1 cup of peach slices.
- 6
Combine Flavorings
Add the lemon slices, mint leaves, and peach slices to the tea mixture. Stir gently.
Cooling the Tea
- 7
Chill Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours until cold.