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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- 4
Chill the Tea
Once the tea has cooled, transfer it to a pitcher and refrigerate until fully chilled, about 1-2 hours.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 5
Prepare Glasses
In a tall glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 6
Pour Tea
Fill the glass with the chilled tea, leaving some space at the top.
- 7
- 8
Stir and Serve
Stir the iced tea gently with a spoon and serve immediately.