Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, 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 black tea bags. Allow them to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener (if desired)
If you prefer sweet iced tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or 0.5 cup of honey to the warm tea. Stir until completely dissolved.
Chilling and Serving
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea.
- 6
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
- 7
Serve with Ice
In a glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
