Sweet / Unsweet Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Sweetener Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener (For Sweet Tea)
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved. Alternatively, you can add 1 tablespoon of honey or 1 teaspoon of stevia for a different sweetness level.
- 5
Cool Down the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving the Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill glasses with ice cubes, about 1 cup per glass.
- 7
Pour Tea
Once chilled, pour the tea over the ice in each glass.
- 8
Garnish (Optional)
Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.