Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Method
Brewing and Serving Instructions
- 1
Brew the Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- 2
Sweeten the Tea
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- 3
Add Lemon Juice
Once cooled, stir in 1 cup of lemon juice to the sweetened tea.
- 4
Prepare for Serving
In a pitcher, add fresh mint leaves and fill with ice cubes. Pour the cooled tea mixture over the ice and mint.
- 5
Serve
Stir well and serve in glasses over additional ice, garnished with mint leaves if desired.