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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings (optional)
Serving
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized 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 the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweeten the Tea (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey while the tea is still warm, until fully dissolved.
Add Flavorings (optional)
- 5
Incorporate Flavor
If using, add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and fresh mint leaves to the brewed tea, stirring well to combine.
Cool the Tea
- 6
Chill the Tea
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours until chilled.
Serve the Iced Tea
- 7
Prepare for Serving
In a glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.
- 9
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!