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Ingredients
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Natural Tea Ingredients
Sweet Tea Ingredients
Method
Natural Tea Directions
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 8 tablespoons of loose leaf tea or the equivalent amount of tea bags. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Add Fresh Ingredients
After steeping, strain the tea into a large pitcher. Add fresh lemon slices and mint leaves to the pitcher.
- 4
Cool and Serve
Let the tea cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice cubes.
Sweet Tea Directions
- 5
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 6
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 8 tablespoons of loose leaf tea or the equivalent amount of tea bags. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 7
Add Sugar
After steeping, strain the tea into a large pitcher. While the tea is still hot, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- 8
- 9
Cool and Serve
Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice cubes.
