Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil 4 cups of water in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
- 2
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from the heat.
- 3
Add 4 black tea bags to the hot water and let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 4
After steeping, remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Sweetening the Tea
- 5
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the warm tea and stir until completely dissolved.
- 6
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for a zesty flavor.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 7
Fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 8
Pour the cooled sweetened tea over the ice.
- 9
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
