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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Assembling the Iced Tea
- 4
Prepare Glasses
Fill two glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass).
- 5
Pour Tea
Pour the brewed tea over the ice cubes in each glass, filling them about 3/4 full.
- 6
Garnish
Add lemon slices and mint leaves to each glass for garnish, adjusting the quantity to your preference.
- 7
Serve
Stir well before serving and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!