Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes for a strong flavor.
- 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, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon (Optional)
If desired, add 2 slices of lemon to the tea for a hint of citrus flavor.
Cooling and Serving
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 7
Serve
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes (about 2 cups) and pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
