Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Serving
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. If you want sweet tea, add your desired sweetener at this point, stirring until fully dissolved.
Cool the Tea
- 4
Chill
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until completely chilled.
Prepare for Serving
- 5
- 6
Add Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes, filling each glass to about 3/4 full.
- 7
Add Flavoring
If desired, add lemon juice, mint leaves, or peach slices to the tea in each glass for added flavor.
- 8
Serve
- 9
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!