Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweetening
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Chill the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
- 6
Serve Over Ice
To serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice. Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
