Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
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.
Cooling and Flavoring
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.
Add Flavor (Optional)
If desired, add fresh lemon juice and mint leaves to the cooled tea for added flavor.
Serving the Iced Tea
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass) and pour the cooled tea over the ice.
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!