Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
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.
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweetening
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
Chill the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
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.