Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMercadoUnsweetened Iced Tea Recipe

Unsweetened Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Mercado
Time15m
Serves2

Make Unsweetened Iced Tea Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Serving Options

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let the tea bags steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

Serving the Tea

  1. 4

    Prepare Glasses

    Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes, about 1 cup of ice per glass.

  2. 5

    Pour Iced Tea

    Once the tea has cooled, pour the brewed tea evenly into the prepared glasses over the ice.

  3. 6

    Garnish

    Add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to each glass for flavor enhancement, adjusting the quantity to your taste.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Stir gently if desired and serve immediately for a refreshing iced tea experience.

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