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Iced Tea

A refreshing iced tea recipe perfect for hot days, made with brewed tea and sweetened to taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 bags black tea bags or 4 teaspoons of loose black tea
Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
Water
  • 4 cups water for brewing
  • 2 cups cold water for dilution
Garnish
  • 1 lemon sliced optional for garnish
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint optional for garnish

Method
 

Brew the Tea
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a teapot.
  2. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.
Cool and Serve
  1. Add 2 cups of cold water to the brewed tea and mix well.
  2. Pour over ice in glasses and garnish with lemon slices and mint if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 16gSugar: 15g

Notes

For a flavored iced tea, consider adding fruits or herbs during the brewing process.

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