Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan, making sure not to squeeze them to avoid bitterness.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Slices
Add 2 lemon slices to the sweetened tea for added flavor. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Serving the Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass).
- 7
Pour the Tea
Pour the cooled sweet tea over the ice cubes until the glasses are filled.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a few fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.