Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Hero's

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

4 bags Black tea bags

4 cups Water

Sweetener (Optional)

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup Honey

1 tsp Stevia

Flavor Enhancers (Optional)

1 cup ReaLemon lemon juice

1 cup Fresh mint leaves

1 cup Peach slices

Serving

4 cups Ice cubes

1 cup Lemon slices

Method

Brewing Tea

Boil the Water

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

Steep the Tea

Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

Remove Tea Bags

After steeping, remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.

Sweetening (Optional)

Add Sweetener

If you prefer sweet tea, add your choice of sweetener (1 cup of granulated sugar, honey, or 1 tsp of stevia) while the tea is still warm. Stir until fully dissolved.

Flavoring (Optional)

Add Flavor Enhancers

If desired, add 1 cup of lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices to the brewed tea for extra flavor.

Chilling and Serving

Chill the Tea

Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1-2 hours until chilled.

Serve Over Ice

To serve, fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.