Pure Leaf Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar completely dissolves in the hot tea.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Pour in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and stir to combine, adding a refreshing citrus flavor to your sweet tea.
- 6
Chill the Tea
Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
- 7