Ice Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Remove the pot from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Flavoring the Iced Tea
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 cup of lemon juice to add a refreshing flavor.
- 5
Prepare Mint and Ice
In a pitcher, add 10 fresh mint leaves and 2 cups of ice cubes.
- 6
Combine and Serve
Pour the cooled tea into the pitcher over the mint and ice. Stir gently and serve in glasses. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
