Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Make Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags to the pot. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
3
Dissolve Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and add 1 cup of sugar to the hot tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool down to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
5
Serve Over Ice
In a glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes, and pour the cooled sweet tea over the ice. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices.
6
Enjoy
Serve the sweet tea immediately and enjoy your refreshing beverage!