Iced Tea Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2
Steep the Tea
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.
3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.

4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of sugar or 0.5 cup of honey to the hot tea and stir until fully dissolved.

5
Cool the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature before proceeding.
6
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until chilled.