Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening
Garnish (optional)
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the pot. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
Chill and Serve
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- 7
Serve
Pour the chilled sweet tea into glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.
