Sicilian Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Syrup
Assembly
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Steep the Tea
Boil 2 cups of water and pour it over the black tea bags in a heatproof container. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes until it reaches your desired strength.
- 2
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Syrup Preparation
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and 1 cup of water.
- 4
Heat the Syrup
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring it to a gentle boil and then remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool.