Sweet Iced Tea Recipe
Make Sweet Iced Tea Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Prepare the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat. Add the 4 black tea bags to the hot water, cover, and let steep for 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
Add Flavor
- 4
Add Lemon Juice and Mint
Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and add the fresh mint leaves to the tea mixture.
Chill and Serve
- 5
Cool the Tea
Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 6
Prepare Glasses
In a glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes and pour the chilled sweet iced tea over the ice.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a lemon slice and a few mint leaves, then serve immediately.