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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Serving
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength of tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweeten the Tea (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, add your choice of granulated sugar, honey, or stevia to the hot tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
Chill the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature. Then, transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serve the Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes to your liking.
- 7
Pour Tea
Once the tea is chilled, pour it over the ice-filled glasses.
- 8
Garnish (optional)
Add lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices to garnish your iced tea.
