Sweet Tea Recipe
Includes set-ups (Cups, Sweeteners, Ice, Lemons)
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Set-Ups
Method
Preparation of Sweet Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Sugar
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool Down
Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Serving
- 5
Prepare Glasses
In each serving glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 6
Pour Sweet Tea
Pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice in each glass.
- 7
