Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat. Add the 4 black tea bags to the hot water and let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Sweetening the Tea
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Chilling and Serving
- 4
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to a pitcher.
- 5
Add Mint and Lemon (optional)
If desired, add fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon to the pitcher for extra flavor.
- 6
Refrigerate
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1-2 hours until chilled.
- 7
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice in glasses. Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.