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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 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. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it is completely dissolved.
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate it for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- 6
Serve
Fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes, pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves as desired.
