Iced Black Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them. If you like your tea sweet, stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar while the tea is still warm, until dissolved.
- 4
Cool Tea
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature or place it in the refrigerator to chill faster, about 30 minutes.
Serving
- 5
Prepare Glasses
Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass).
- 6
Pour Tea
Once the tea is cool, pour it evenly into the prepared glasses over the ice.
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
If desired, garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves for added flavor and decoration.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced black tea!