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 Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavoring (optional)
Ice
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Cooling the Tea
- 4
Remove Tea Bags
Carefully remove the tea bags from the brewed tea and discard them.
- 5
Chill the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving the Tea
- 6
Prepare Glasses
Fill a glass with ice cubes (about 3 cups) and set aside.
- 7
Add Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice in the glass.
- 8
Garnish (optional)
If desired, add lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices to the tea for extra flavor.
- 9
Serve
Stir the tea gently and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing iced tea!