Sweet/unsweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening (Optional)
Garnish (Optional)
Method
Brewing Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening (Optional)
- 4
Add Sugar
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea while it’s still hot. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Cool Down
To chill the tea quickly, add 2 cups of ice cubes to the brewed tea and stir until the tea is cooled.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Pour the tea into glasses over ice if desired. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if you like.
