Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring (Optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Cooling and Serving
Cool the Tea
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature. Once cool, pour it into a pitcher and refrigerate it until chilled.
Serve
Serve the sweet tea over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
