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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow them to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them. The tea should have a rich color by now.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweet tea to come to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
Serve
In a glass, fill it halfway with ice cubes and pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves as desired.
- 7
Refill
Enjoy your freshly brewed sweet tea with free refills. Just repeat the process if you would like to make more!
