Iced / Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Garnish
Ice
Method
Preparing Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a 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 how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Making Sweetener
- 4
Prepare Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix Tea and Syrup
Once both the tea and the simple syrup have cooled, combine them in a large pitcher. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Add Ice
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher and stir until the tea is chilled.
- 7
Garnish
Serve the iced tea in glasses, adding a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves to each glass for garnish.
