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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring (Optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Cool Down
Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice with optional lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish.
