Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements (optional)
Serving
Method
Prepare Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweetening (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or 1 cup of honey into the warm tea until fully dissolved.
Cooling
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until chilled.
Serving
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill each glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour and Garnish
Pour the cooled tea over the ice cubes in each glass. Add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish if desired.
