Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening
Serving
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, pour in 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Cool 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 Sweet Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill 2 cups with ice cubes to the top.
- 7
Pour Tea
Once the tea is chilled, pour it over the ice in each cup.
- 8
Garnish
If desired, add a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves to each glass for garnish.