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
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and set them aside. If you wish to sweeten your tea, add granulated sugar or honey at this point while the tea is still warm and stir until dissolved.
Flavoring and Cooling
- 4
Add Flavoring
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1 cup of fresh mint leaves into the brewed tea.
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour until chilled.