Iced Tea Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

Freshly brewed iced tea, sweetened or unsweetened.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.
3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot. You can gently press them against the side of the pot to extract more flavor.

4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweetened tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or 0.5 cup of honey to the hot tea and stir until dissolved. For a refreshing twist, add a few slices of lemon.

5
Cool the Tea
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, you can refrigerate it for about 1 hour if you want it extra cold.
6
Serve the Tea
Fill a glass with 2 cups of ice cubes. Pour the cooled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.