Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (Optional)
Garnish (Optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a 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 about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags, allowing them to drain into the pot for a few seconds.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea and stir until completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for added flavor, if desired.
Chilling the Tea
- 6
Cool Down
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher.
- 7
Refrigerate
Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until cold.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 8
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- 9
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 10
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a few fresh mint leaves, if desired.
