Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Steeping the Tea
- 1
Prepare the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags, and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into the cooled tea.
- 5
Sweeten the Tea
Add 2 tablespoons of honey or your preferred sweetener, stirring well until dissolved.
- 6
Add Fresh Mint
Gently crush the fresh mint leaves and add them to the tea for additional flavor.
Serving
- 7
Prepare the Glasses
Fill 2 cups with ice cubes. You can adjust the amount of ice based on your preference.
- 8
Pour the Tea
Pour the flavored iced tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.
