Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring (optional)
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them. The tea should now have a rich color.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
Adding Flavor
- 5
Optional Lemon Juice
If desired, add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea for a zesty flavor.
- 6
Optional Mint Leaves
For a refreshing twist, add 10 fresh mint leaves to the tea and stir gently.
Cooling and Serving
- 7
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 8
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice in glasses, and garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
