Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (Optional)
Flavoring (Optional)
Ice
Method
Preparation of Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Steep 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 your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot. If you prefer sweetened tea, add the granulated sugar or honey at this point and stir until dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 4
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 5
Prepare Glasses
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, leaving some space at the top.
- 6
Pour Tea
Once chilled, pour the iced tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
Garnish each glass with lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices as desired.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!