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Ingredients
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CATERING
Method
CATERING
- 1
Prepare the Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 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
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
Cool the Tea
Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 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.