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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Garnish
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 the black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. The tea should be strong and flavorful.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Flavorings
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar while the tea is still warm. Mix until fully dissolved.
- 5
Add Mint
Add the fresh mint leaves to the tea and let it cool down to room temperature. This will infuse the mint flavor into the tea.
Serving the Tea
- 6
Chill the Tea
Once cooled, transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
- 7
Serve
To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with a lemon slice and additional mint leaves if desired.
- 8
Enjoy
Enjoy your freshly brewed iced tea with free refills!
