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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Sweetening Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow them to steep for about 5 minutes depending on how strong you want your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 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.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until chilled.
- 6
Serve with Ice
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice.