Sweet Tea Recipe
Make Sweet Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Sugar
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 3
Steep Tea
Add the 4 black tea bags to the hot water-sugar mixture, and allow to steep for about 5-7 minutes. Adjust steeping time for desired strength.
- 4
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the mixture.
Flavoring
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the tea mixture for added flavor.
- 6
Infuse Mint
Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the tea, gently pressing them to release their oils. Allow it to steep for another 5 minutes.
Cooling and Serving
- 7
Cool Down
Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 8
Serve
Serve over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices, if desired.
