Iced Tea Recipe
Black or Green Tea [ hint of mint ]
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (Optional)
Serving
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boiling point over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tablespoons of black tea or green tea leaves. Stir gently.
- 3
Steep
Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer the tea.
- 4
Add Mint
After steeping, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the pot and let it sit for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Strain
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the tea leaves and mint leaves.
Sweetening
- 6
Add Sweetener (Optional)
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar or honey to the warm tea and stir until dissolved.