Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings
Method
Preparation of Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tsp of black tea leaves. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the tea leaves.
Sweetening and Flavoring
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, add your choice of sweetener (1 cup of granulated sugar or honey) to the warm tea and stir until fully dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea.
- 6
Add Mint
Add fresh mint leaves to the tea, adjusting the quantity to your taste.
Serving
- 7
Chill Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour until cold.
- 8
Serve
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes (about 2 cups) and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Optionally, garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices.