Iced Tea Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan. If you prefer a sweeter tea, add sugar or honey at this point and stir until dissolved.

4
Cool the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature. You can speed up this process by placing it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
5
Add Flavor (Optional)
If desired, add fresh lemon juice and mint leaves to the cooled tea for added flavor.

6
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass) and pour the cooled tea over the ice.
7
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.
8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!