Ingredients
| Water | 4 cups |
| Black tea bags | 4 bags |
| Sugar (optional) | 2 tbsp |
| Lemon slices (optional) | 2-3 slices |
| Mint leaves (optional) | 3-4 leaves |
| Ice cubes | 1 cup |
Instructions
Boil the Water – Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Steep the Tea – Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 3-5 minutes (longer for stronger tea).
Sweeten (Optional) – Stir in sugar, honey, or sweetener while the tea is hot.
Cool Down – Let the tea cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before refrigerating.
Serve Over Ice – Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the tea over it.
Garnish (Optional) – Add lemon slices or mint leaves for extra freshness. Enjoy!
Notes
- Stronger Tea? Add an extra tea bag for a bolder flavor.
- Cloudy Tea Fix – Let the tea cool gradually before refrigerating.
- No Sugar? Use honey, agave, or stevia for a healthier alternative.
- Fruity Twist – Add peach slices, berries, or orange zest for natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American, International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5-30 (varies with sweetener)
- Sugar: 0-8g (depends on added sugar)
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1-10g (with sugar)
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg