Happy Luckys Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring
Ice
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Brew the Tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 2
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature.
Sweetening
- 3
Add Sweetener
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Then, add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and mix well.
Flavoring
- 4
Add Flavor Enhancements
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea mixture with 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1 cup of lemon slices. Stir gently to incorporate.
Serving
- 5
Serve Iced
Fill glasses with 1 cup of ice cubes, then pour the prepared iced tea mixture over the ice. Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.