经典自制冰茶
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一款永恒经典、清爽怡人的冰茶，采用正确的冲泡方法——浓郁、顺滑，绝不苦涩。这个万无一失的方法使用红茶在完美温度下冲泡，呈现出清净、平衡的风味，不浑浊也不刺激。搭配大量冰块、一点柠檬汁，按照你的口味调甜。非常适合在门廊上放一壶，或在夏日烧烤聚会上享用。
步骤说明
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan or kettle. Remove from heat and let it rest for 1 minute — this brings the temperature down slightly (to around ![200°F]) and prevents the tea from becoming bitter.
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Add 4 black tea bags to the hot water. Steep for exactly 5 minutes. Do not squeeze or press the bags when removing them — this releases bitter tannins. Simply lift them out and discard.
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Pour the hot brewed tea concentrate into a large pitcher (Large). Add 4 cups of cold water and stir to combine. This dilutes the concentrate to the perfect drinking strength.
- 4
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature (about 30–45 minutes), then refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 1 hour. Do not pour hot tea directly over ice — it will dilute and cloud the tea.
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While the tea brews, make the simple syrup (optional): Combine 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan over ^[medium heat]. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves, about 2–3 minutes. Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Transfer to a quart jar or bottle.
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Fill tall glasses generously with ice. Pour the chilled tea over the ice, leaving a little room at the top. Sweeten with simple syrup to taste — start with 1–2 tablespoons per glass and adjust from there.
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Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge or round and a sprig of fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
