Black Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Preparation
Sweetener (optional)
Method
Tea Brewing
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the black tea leaves or tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes depending on desired strength.
Remove Tea
After steeping, remove the tea leaves or bags from the water and discard.
Cooling and Serving
Cool the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature. You can speed this process by placing it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Prepare Glasses
In a glass or pitcher, add 2 cups of ice cubes.
Pour Tea
Pour the cooled tea over the ice cubes in the glass or pitcher.
Sweeten to Taste
If desired, add granulated sugar or honey to the tea and stir until dissolved. Optionally, add lemon slices for extra flavor.
Serve
Stir well and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing glass of black iced tea!