Iced Tea (fresh Brew, Unsweetened) Recipe
Make Iced Tea (fresh Brew, Unsweetened) Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of loose black tea or 4 tea bags. Stir gently.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 4
Strain the Tea
If using loose tea, strain the tea into a pitcher. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.
Chilling the Tea
- 5
Add Ice
Add 2 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to cool the tea quickly. Stir gently to mix.
- 6
Serve
Pour the iced tea into glasses and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
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