Iced Black Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Garnishes (optional)
Ice
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea 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 and discard them.
Sweetening (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, stir in 1 cup of sugar or 1 tablespoon of honey while the tea is still warm, ensuring it dissolves completely.
Cooling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Let the brewed tea cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill 2 cups with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass).
- 7
Pour Tea
Once the tea is chilled, pour it over the ice in the prepared glasses.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few fresh mint leaves, if desired.