Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Ingredients
Method
Iced Tea Directions
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After 5 minutes, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan, squeezing them gently to release any remaining liquid.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until it completely dissolves.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Mix in 1 cup of lemon juice to the sweetened tea, ensuring it is well combined.
- 6
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 7
Serve
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.