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Ingredients
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Sweet Tea Ingredients
Method
Sweet Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow them to steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Be careful not to squeeze them, as this can release bitterness.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it is fully dissolved.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill.
- 6