Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water reaches a boil, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you desire a sweetened tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey to the hot tea while it is still warm. Stir until completely dissolved.
Chilling the Tea
- 5
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
In a glass, add 3 cups of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour Tea
Once the tea is chilled, pour the tea over the ice cubes in the glass.
- 8
Add Flavoring
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and fresh mint leaves to the glass for added flavor.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with extra mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!