Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Brew
Serving
Method
Tea Brew
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Sweeten Tea (optional)
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of sugar to the hot tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool Tea
Remove the tea bags and let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
Serving
- 5
Prepare Glass
In a tall glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes.
- 6
Pour Tea
Once the tea is cold, pour it over the ice cubes in the glass.
- 7
Garnish
Add fresh lemon slices and mint leaves to the glass for garnish and additional flavor.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
