Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings
Method
Prepare the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweeten the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
While the tea is still warm, add granulated sugar, honey, or stevia to taste. Stir until fully dissolved.
Add Flavorings
- 5
Stir in Lemon Juice
Add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea and stir well.
- 6
Add Mint Leaves
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves into the tea mixture and stir gently.
Serve the Iced Tea
- 7
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 8
Serve Over Ice
In a glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice and garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.