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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Garnish (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Turn off the heat and add 4 black tea bags to the hot water. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you like sweet tea, add your choice of granulated sugar, honey, or stevia to the hot tea. Stir well until fully dissolved.
Chilling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
- 6
Serve Over Ice
Fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
Garnishing
- 7
Add Garnish
Garnish your iced tea with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.