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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetness
Flavoring (optional)
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 4 black tea bags to the water. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the pot. Be careful not to squeeze them to avoid bitterness.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the tea and stir until fully dissolved.
Chilling the Tea
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool down to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator.
- 6
Chill
Cover the pot or transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
Serving the Tea
- 7
Prepare Glasses
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes.
- 8
Pour the Tea
Pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 9
Garnish (optional)
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
