Iced Tea Recipe
Make Iced Tea Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring and Garnish
Method
Preparing the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 5
Prepare the Glass
In a tall glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes to fill it.
- 6
Add Tea
Pour the chilled sweetened tea over the ice cubes until the glass is full.
- 7
Garnish
Slice the lemon and add a slice to the glass along with 2-3 fresh mint leaves for garnish.
- 8
Serve
Stir gently before serving and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!