Iced Tea Recipe
Make 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 Preparation
Serving
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from heat and add the tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea mixture.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill each serving glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour Tea
Once the tea is chilled, pour it over the ice in each glass, filling them about three-quarters full.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves for added flavor and decoration.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!