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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 prepare iced tea in just five steps, perfect for a refreshing beverage on a warm day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large tea bags
  • 4 cups water
  • 0.25 cup sugar optional
  • lemon slices for garnish
Ice
  • ice cubes as needed

Equipment

  • pot or kettle
  • heatproof pitcher or jar
  • glasses

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Boil water in a pot or kettle.
  2. Add tea bags to a heatproof pitcher or jar and pour the hot water over them.
  3. Steep the tea for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
  4. Stir in sugar if desired until it dissolves completely.
  5. Fill glasses with ice, pour in the prepared tea, and garnish with lemon slices.

Notes

Adjust the amount of sugar and steeping time to your preference. For a stronger tea, steep longer. For a milder tea, steep for a shorter duration. You can also add other flavorings like mint or fruit slices for variety.