Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavorings (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes depending on desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature. You can speed up this process by placing it in the refrigerator.
- 6
Serve
Once cooled, pour the sweet tea into glasses filled with ice. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves or lemon slices before serving.
