Iced Tea Recipe
Sweet, unsweetened, or raspberry tea.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetened Iced Tea (Optional)
Raspberry Iced Tea (Optional)
Garnish (Optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep the Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot. If you prefer a sweeter tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar at this point and stir until dissolved.
Chilling the Tea
- 4
Cool the Tea
Allow the brewed tea to cool down to room temperature. This may take about 15-20 minutes.
- 5
Refrigerate
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
Making Raspberry Iced Tea (Optional)
- 6
Add Raspberry Syrup
If you want raspberry iced tea, add 1 cup of raspberry syrup to the chilled tea and stir well.
Serving
- 7
Serve Over Ice
Serve the iced tea over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon, if desired.
