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A tall glass of iced tea with lemon and ice cubes

Quick way to grow iced tea in 5 steps

This recipe outlines a quick and easy method to make iced tea, perfect for a refreshing drink. It involves steeping tea bags, diluting with water, and chilling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 4 lemon slices (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Heatproof pitcher
  • Spoon
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher and pour two cups of boiling water over them.
  2. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength, then remove the tea bags.
  3. Stir in sugar until dissolved, if using, then add two cups of cold water.
  4. Refrigerate the tea for at least 30 minutes, or until thoroughly chilled.
  5. Serve the iced tea over ice, garnished with fresh lemon slices for a refreshing drink.

Notes

For a stronger tea, steep the tea bags longer. You can also experiment with different types of tea, such as green tea or herbal tea, for varied flavors. Add mint leaves or fruit slices for extra flavor.