Sweet Tea Recipe
Refreshing sweet tea served iced.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavor Additions
Method
Preparation of Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature.
Serving the Sweet Tea
- 6
Chill
Once cooled, refrigerate the tea for at least 1-2 hours until chilled.
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Serve the chilled sweet tea over ice in glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.