Iced Tea Recipe

Time45m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
2
Steep 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 like it.
3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.

4
Add Sugar (Optional)
If you prefer sweetened tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the warm tea and stir until dissolved. You can adjust the sweetness to your taste.
5
Add Lemon Juice (Optional)
For added flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.

6
Cool the Tea
Allow the brewed tea to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
7
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill completely.

8
Prepare Glasses
Fill 2 cups with ice cubes, about 1 cup of ice per glass.
9
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice in the prepared glasses.
10
Garnish (Optional)
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for added flavor and presentation.