Sweet Teas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beverages
Method
Beverages
Steep the Tea
Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 5 black tea bags. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
Sweeten the Tea
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. If you prefer a less sweet tea, adjust the sugar to taste.
Add Flavor
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the sweetened tea for added flavor. Stir well.
Chill the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Prepare to Serve
In a glass, add ice to taste and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
Garnish
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices as desired.
Serve
Serve the sweet tea immediately and enjoy!