Iced Tea Recipe
Chilled iced tea, perfect for hot days.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
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 the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on desired strength.
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
Flavoring the Tea
Add Lemon Juice
Pour in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice into the brewed tea, mixing well.
Add Mint
Toss in the fresh mint leaves and stir to combine, allowing the flavors to infuse for about 5 minutes.
Chilling and Serving
Chill the Tea
Transfer the tea mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
Prepare Glasses
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass) and pour the chilled tea over the ice.
