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Ingredients
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Tea
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tsp of black tea leaves. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Strain the Tea
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea leaves from the brewed tea into a pitcher.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, add sugar, honey, or stevia to the hot tea and stir until completely dissolved. Start with 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey and adjust to taste.
Chilling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- 6
Refrigerate
Once cooled, place the pitcher in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1-2 hours.
Serving the Tea
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves, or peach slices as desired.
