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
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements (optional)
For Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like it.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags and discard them.
- 4
Sweetening (Optional)
If desired, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar or honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
Cooling the Tea
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 6
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Pour 0.5 cup of fresh lemon juice evenly among the glasses over the ice.
- 8
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice and lemon juice in each glass.
- 9
Garnish (Optional)
Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves, if using.