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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add the tea bags and 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 water. If you prefer sweet tea, add the granulated sugar while the tea is still warm, stirring until dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 4
Chill the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate until fully chilled, about 1-2 hours.
Serving the Tea
- 5
Prepare Glasses
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes.
- 6
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 7
Add Lemon and Mint
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea, sweet or unsweet!
