Plantation Iced Tea Recipe
Make Plantation Iced Tea Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Flavoring
Water
Garnish
Method
Prepare Tea
- 1
Brew the Tea
In a heatproof pitcher, add 4 black tea bags and pour 4 cups of boiling water over them. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 2
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pitcher and discard them.
Sweeten the Tea
- 3
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it's fully dissolved.
Flavor the Tea
- 4
Add Mint and Lemon Juice
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 1 cup of lemon juice to the sweetened tea. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Chill the Tea
Pour in 4 cups of cold water to dilute the tea. Mix well and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.