Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Ice
Method
Prepare the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Sweeten the Tea (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, stir in your choice of sweetener (granulated sugar, honey, or stevia) while the tea is still warm to help it dissolve.
Flavor the Tea (optional)
- 5
Add Flavorings
If using, add the fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, or peach slices to the cooled tea. Stir well to combine.
Serve the Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1/2 cup ice per glass).
- 7
Pour Tea
Pour the cooled tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 8
Garnish (optional)
Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
- 9
Enjoy
Stir and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!