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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Cover and let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot. Discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
Cooling the Tea
Add Ice
In a large pitcher, add 2 cups of ice. Pour the sweetened tea over the ice to cool it down.
Stir and Chill
Stir the tea gently and let it sit until it reaches your desired temperature. You can refrigerate it to chill further.
Serving
Pour and Garnish
Pour the sweet tea into glasses filled with additional ice, if desired. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.