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 Ingredients
Sweetener (Optional)
Flavoring (Optional)
Ice
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, add your choice of sweetener (granulated sugar, honey, or stevia) to the hot tea while it is still warm. Stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
Chilling the Tea
- 5
Cool the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature. Once cool, transfer the tea to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- 6
Prepare the Glass
In a glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour the Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes in the glass.
- 8
Garnish (Optional)
If desired, garnish with lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices for added flavor and presentation.
- 9
Enjoy!
Stir the tea to mix and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
