Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Optional Garnish
Method
Prepare Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. You should have a strong tea base.
Sweetening
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it is completely dissolved.
Cooling
- 5
Chill the Tea
Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until chilled.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Pour the sweet tea over ice in glasses. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves before serving.