Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavorings
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening and Flavoring
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.
- 6
Infuse Mint
Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the mixture and let it sit for about 10 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.
Chilling and Serving
- 7
Chill the Tea
Transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until completely chilled.
- 8
Prepare Glasses
In serving glasses, add 1 cup of ice cubes to each glass.
- 9
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes in each glass.
- 10