Perfect Iced Tea
This easy beverage unlocks the secret to perfect iced tea!
Serves: 4
Cook Time: 0
Smithfield Product: None
Ingredients
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6 tea bags
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1 quart boiling water.
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Sugar, to taste
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1/2 cup mint leaves (optional)
Steps
Place tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or glass measuring cup. Pour in boiling water. Let steep 5 minutes; remove tea bags. Let cool about 2 hours to room temperature; do not refrigerate until the tea has cooled or it will turn cloudy. Pour over ice. For sweet tea: Stir in sugar to taste while tea is still hot. For minty tea: Add mint leaves to the hot tea mixture; bruise them slightly against the side of the pitcher with the back of a spoon. Strain after cooling.
Serving Suggestions
Garnish with fresh fruit slices or mint sprigs.
Recipe and photo by Smithfield.
