Overview:
Ice Tea is a chilled, refreshing beverage made from brewed tea, sweetened and often flavored with lemon or other fruit extracts. It's perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
Origin:
United States
Ingredients:
- 4 tea bags (black or green tea)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
How to Make It:
- Brew the Tea: In a heatproof pitcher, steep the tea bags in boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
- Cool the Tea: Add cold water to the brewed tea. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately, with additional sugar or lemon as desired.
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