Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMonroe's RestaurantIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Iced Tea Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Chill the Tea

    Once cool, refrigerate the sweetened tea for at least 1 hour until chilled.

  4. 4

    Serve

    To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

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