Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring (Optional)
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. This will ensure that the sugar blends well with the tea.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature. You can also refrigerate it to speed up the cooling process.
- 6
Serve Over Ice
Once the tea is cooled, serve it over ice in tall glasses. If desired, garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for added flavor.
