Iced Tea/sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Garnish (optional)
Method
Tea Preparation
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes for a strong flavor.
Remove Tea Bags
Remove the tea bags from the water and discard them. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Making Sweet Syrup
Combine Sugar and Water
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of water.
Heat Until Dissolved
Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let cool.
Combining and Serving
Combine Tea and Syrup
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea and the sweet syrup. Stir well to mix.
Chill the Tea
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1-2 hours to chill it thoroughly.
Serve
Serve the tea over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.