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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Garnish
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Sugar
After the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until it dissolves completely.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea mixture.
- 5
Add Mint Leaves
Add a bunch of fresh mint leaves to the tea. Allow it to sit for an additional 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Chilling and Serving
- 6
Chill the Tea
Transfer the tea to a pitcher and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 7
Serve with Ice
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and additional mint leaves if desired.
