Iced Tea/sweet Tea Recipe
Quench your thirst with our refreshing iced tea, brewed to perfection and served chilled. Choose between classic unsweetened or our delightful sweet tea, infused with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfectly brewed and garnished with a slice of lemon, this drink is the ultimate companion for a warm day or a relaxing afternoon.
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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.
- 4
Sweeten Tea
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved.
- 5
Chill the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 6
Serve
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.