Fresh Brewed Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Preparation
Sweetening (optional)
Serving
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 4 tsp of loose black tea leaves or 4 tea bags into the hot water. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea to remove the tea leaves or remove the tea bags. You can use a fine mesh strainer for loose tea leaves.
Sweetening (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweetened tea, while the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved. Adjust the amount of sugar based on your taste.
- 5
Infuse with Mint and Lemon
Add fresh mint leaves and lemon slices to the tea for added flavor, adjusting to your preference.
Serving
- 6
Prepare the Glasses
Fill each serving glass with about 2 cups of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour and Serve
Pour the brewed tea over the ice-filled glasses. Stir gently and serve immediately.