Iced Tea Sweet Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring (Optional)
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
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 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Making the Sweetener
- 4
Prepare Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Combining Ingredients
- 5
Mix Tea and Syrup
Once the tea has cooled, mix it with the prepared simple syrup. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- 6
Add Flavor (Optional)
If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and add fresh mint leaves to the mixture.
Serving
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 2 cups per glass).
- 8
Pour and Garnish
Pour the iced tea over the ice and garnish with lemon slices and extra mint leaves if desired.
