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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Brew the Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- 2
Sweeten the Tea
Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
- 3
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in the lemon juice to the sweetened tea mixture.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 5
Serve
Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
