Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let the tea bags steep for 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Optional Mint Addition
If desired, add 0.5 cup of fresh mint leaves for an added flavor. Stir gently.
Chilling the Tea
- 6
Cool Down
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 1 hour until thoroughly chilled.