Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnishes
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, 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. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your taste preference.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove and discard the tea bags from the pot.
Sweetening and Cooling
- 4
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Pour in 1 cup of lemon juice and stir well to combine.
- 6
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- 7
Prepare Glasses
In a tall glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice in the glass.
- 9
Garnish
If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon.