Ice Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Enhancers
Serving
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer it.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot, and discard them.
Sweeten and Flavor
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until it is fully dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Mix in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for a hint of citrus flavor.
- 6
Add Mint Leaves
Add a handful of fresh mint leaves, gently bruising them to release their flavor.
Chill and Serve
- 7
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- 8
Prepare Glasses
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes (about 2 cups per glass) and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
- 9