Regular Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Garnishes (optional)
Ice
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 4 black tea bags to the hot water and let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the water. You can press them slightly to extract more flavor before discarding.
Sweetening (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you like sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea and stir until dissolved. If desired, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for extra flavor.
Cooling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Let the tea cool to room temperature. You can also place it in the refrigerator to speed up this process.
Serving
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill 2 cups with ice cubes.
- 7
Pour Tea
Once the tea is cool, pour it over the ice-filled glasses.
- 8
Garnish (optional)
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
