Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar while the tea is still warm. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 5