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Iced Tea
Black tea steeped strong, then cooled over ice with sugar and lemon, a sweet, tart drink served cold.
Where it comes from
Steeping tea double strength became standard because ice dilutes the brew, and hot southern summers made a cold version more practical than serving it hot year-round.
What cooks argue about
Cooks argue over dissolving sugar into the tea while it is still hot, which is what makes sweet tea sweet, or adding it after cooling, which turns grainy unless using a syrup.
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