Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Making Sweet Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Dissolve Sugar
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 3
Brew Tea
Add the 4 black tea bags to the hot sugar water. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 4
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice cubes in glasses. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for added flavor.