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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Additions
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 assorted tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Add Sugar
If you prefer sweet tea, add 0.5 cups of sugar while the tea is still warm. Stir well until dissolved.
- 4
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool down to room temperature. You can speed this up by placing it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour Tea
Pour the cooled tea over the ice-filled glass until it is nearly full.
- 8
Add Flavor Additions
Garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, peach slices, or berries as desired.
- 9
Serve
Stir gently and serve immediately for a refreshing iced tea experience.
