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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Water
Ice
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add either 2 tablespoons of green tea leaves or black tea leaves, depending on your preference.
- 3
Steep Tea
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor will be.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the leaves.
Sweetening the Tea
- 5
Add Sweetener
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey to the hot tea and stir until dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 6
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass).
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 9
Add Flavorings
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, or peach slices as desired.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
