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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening (Optional)
Serving Suggestions
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the water and discard them.
Sweeten the Tea (Optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey to the warm tea. Stir until completely dissolved.
Chill the Tea
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the brewed tea to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- 6
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to chill.
Serve the Iced Tea
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to enhance flavor.
