Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsBite Me BBQTea, Lemonade With Cups Recipe

Tea, Lemonade With Cups Recipe

Inspired by Bite Me BBQ
Time30m
Serves4

Make Tea, Lemonade With Cups Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Method

Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot, making sure to squeeze out any excess liquid.

  4. 4

    Add Sugar

    While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

  5. 5

    Mix in Lemon Juice

    Add 1 cup of lemon juice to the sweetened tea and stir well to combine.

  6. 6

    Chill the Mixture

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.

  7. 7

    Serve

    To serve, pour the chilled tea into cups and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to taste.

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