Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Ingredients
Method
Iced Tea Directions
- 1
Brew the Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes.
- 2
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags. While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- 3
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the tea mixture for added flavor.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- 5
Serve the Iced Tea
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1/3 to 1/2 full) and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices as desired.
