Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings
Garnish
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Step 1: Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Step 2: Steep the 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 your desired strength.
- 3
Step 3: Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove and discard the tea bags, allowing the tea to cool slightly.
Sweetening (optional)
- 4
Step 4: Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey while the tea is still warm. Stir until completely dissolved.
Adding Flavor
- 5
Step 5: Flavor the Tea
Add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the tea. If desired, drop in fresh mint leaves to infuse flavor.
Serving
- 6
Step 6: Chill the Tea
Transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
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Step 7: Prepare to Serve
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
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Step 8: Garnish
Garnish each glass with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.
