Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsLila'sIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Lila's
Time20m
Serves6

Make Iced Tea Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Iced Tea Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    Remove the tea bags and stir in the granulated sugar while the tea is still warm. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Cool the Tea

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then add 1 cup of fresh lemon juice. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Serve the Tea

    In a pitcher, combine the cooled tea with 6 cups of ice cubes. Stir to chill the mixture.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Serve the iced tea in glasses garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves as desired.

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