Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavorings
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling 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 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.
- 3
Remove the Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Adding Flavorings
- 4
Sweeten the Tea
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until it completely dissolves.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea, mixing well.
- 6
Incorporate Mint
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the mixture, stirring gently to combine the flavors.
Chilling and Serving
- 7
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until well chilled.
- 8
Prepare to Serve
In a tall glass, add 3 cups of ice cubes. Pour the chilled iced tea over the ice.
- 9
Garnish and Enjoy
Garnish with a lemon slice and a few additional mint leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!