Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings (optional)
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a pot, bring 4 cups of fresh water to a boil.
- 2
Steep Tea Leaves
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from the heat and add 4 tsp of black tea leaves. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer into a heatproof pitcher. Discard the leaves.
Sweetening the Tea (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey if you prefer a sweetened iced tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
Flavoring the Tea (optional)
- 5
Add Flavorings
If desired, add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and stir. You can also add fresh mint leaves and peach slices to enhance the flavor.