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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to give it a refreshing flavor.
- 5
Garnish with Lemon and Mint
Add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to the tea for added flavor and garnish.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 6
- 7
Pour Tea
Pour the prepared iced tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with extra lemon slices and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
