Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Add Sugar and Baking Soda
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Then, add 1 tsp of baking soda to help reduce bitterness and enhance the tea's color.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature or refrigerate to speed up the cooling process.
Serving the Tea
- 5
Prepare the Glasses
Fill each serving glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass).
- 6
Pour the Tea
Once the tea is cooled, pour the sweet tea over the ice in each glass.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish each glass with lemon slices and mint leaves as desired.
- 8
Serve and Enjoy
Serve the sweet tea immediately and enjoy it while cold!