Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep the 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, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or 0.5 cup of honey into the hot tea until dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 5
Add Cold Water
Pour in 2 cups of cold water to the brewed tea to help cool it down.
- 6
Let it Cool
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until chilled.