Iced Tea Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the water.

4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, stir in 1 cup of sugar or honey while the tea is still warm, ensuring it dissolves completely.

5
Add Flavoring
For added flavor, you can add lemon slices and mint leaves to the brewed tea. Allow the tea to cool for about 15 minutes.

6
Chill the Tea
After cooling, add 2 cups of cold water to the tea to dilute it to your preferred strength.
7
Serve over Ice
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced tea over the ice. Garnish with additional lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.