Black Iced Tea Recipe
Our traditional black iced tea is smooth, full-bodied and delicious. Contains Caffeine.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Water
Sweetener (Optional)
Garnish (Optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Heat the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of black tea leaves directly into the water.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer to remove the leaves.
Sweetening the Tea (Optional)
- 5
Add Sugar or Honey
If you prefer sweet tea, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or 1 tablespoon of honey while the tea is still warm. Stir until completely dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving the Tea
- 7
Serve Over Ice
Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled black iced tea over the ice.
- 8
Garnish (Optional)
Add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish if desired.
