Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBlack-eyed PeaIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Black-eyed Pea
Time1h 30m
Serves2

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 Base

Sweetener (optional)

Flavor Enhancers

Ice

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat, add the 4 black tea bags, and steep for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.

Sweetening the Tea (optional)

  1. 4

    Add Sweetener

    If desired, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey while the tea is still warm to help it dissolve.

Chilling the Tea

  1. 5

    Cool the Tea

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.

Serving the Iced Tea

  1. 6

    Prepare Glasses

    Fill 2 cups with ice cubes.

  2. 7

    Pour Tea

    Pour the chilled tea over the ice-filled glasses.

  3. 8

    Garnish

    Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!

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