Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements
Ice
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the water and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Chilling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 7
Prepare Glasses
In a glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 8
Add Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes until the glass is filled, leaving some space at the top.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.