Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsButtermilkIced Recipe

Iced Recipe

Inspired by Buttermilk
Time30m
Serves6

Make Iced 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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Beverage Base

Garnishes

Method

Brew the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

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

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

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

  3. 3

    Sweeten Tea

    Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

Prepare the Iced Tea

  1. 4

    Add Lemon Juice

    Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 cup of lemon juice for a refreshing tang.

  2. 5

    Mix in Mint

    Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the tea mixture and let it sit for an additional 10 minutes to infuse the mint flavor.

Serve

  1. 6

    Prepare Glasses

    In a glass or pitcher, fill with 2 cups of ice cubes to chill the tea.

  2. 7

    Pour Iced Tea

    Pour the prepared iced tea over the ice cubes.

  3. 8

    Garnish

    Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint for added flavor and presentation.

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