Iced Tea Or Soft Drink Recipe
Make Iced Tea Or Soft Drink 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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Tea Ingredients
Soft Drink Ingredients
Method
Iced Tea Directions
- 1
Boil the Water
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 tsp of loose black tea leaves or tea bags. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes based on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 3
Sweeten (Optional)
If you like your tea sweetened, stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar while the tea is still warm. Adjust to taste.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Strain the tea into a pitcher and let it cool to room temperature. You can also chill it in the refrigerator if you prefer it very cold.
- 5
Soft Drink Directions
- 6
Prepare the Glass
Take a glass and fill it with 2 cups of ice cubes.
- 7
Mix the Drink
Pour in 1 cup of fresh fruit juice over the ice, followed by 2 cups of sparkling water or soda.
- 8
Garnish
Add fresh fruit pieces and mint leaves on top for garnish. You can mix them gently with a spoon.
- 9
Serve
Serve the soft drink immediately and enjoy!