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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Ice
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, add 1 cup of sugar or 1 tablespoon of honey to the warm tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- 6
Prepare Glasses
In a glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes.
- 8
Add Flavorings (optional)
Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves, or peach slices as desired.
- 9
Serve
Stir gently and serve immediately.