Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Ingredients
Method
Iced Tea Directions
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, 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 the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.
- 4
Sweeten the Tea
Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea, stirring until completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for flavor.
- 6
Cool Down
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1-2 hours.
- 7
Serve
To serve, fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to taste.