Jul 14 2026

Drinks Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

SWEET/UNSWEET TEA

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Ingredients

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Method

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Tea

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

  3. 3

    Add Sugar for Sweet Tea

    If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea while it’s still warm. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  4. 4

    Cool the Tea

    Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Serve the Tea

    To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. For sweet tea, garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. For unsweetened tea, simply pour without adding sugar.

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