Iced Tea Recipe

Time45m

Serves2

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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 Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. If desired, add sugar or honey at this stage while the tea is still warm to dissolve it completely.

4
Cool Down
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature. This may take about 15-20 minutes.
5
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or until chilled.

6
Prepare Glasses
Fill 2 cups with ice cubes, about 1 cup each.
7
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses.
8
Garnish (optional)
Add lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices to each glass for extra flavor and decoration.