Brewed Iced Tea Recipe
flavor infusions: black cherry | blueberry | raspberry | strawberry
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Infusions
Optional Additions
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium pot, 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. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer the flavor.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Flavoring
- 4
Add Flavors
Stir in your choice of flavor infusion: black cherry, blueberry, raspberry, or strawberry syrup into the brewed tea. Start with 1 tablespoon of syrup and adjust to taste.
Serving
- 5
Chill or Serve
If desired, chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the brewed iced tea over the ice.
- 6
Garnish
Optionally, garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
