Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMidwood SmokehouseIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Midwood Smokehouse
Time15m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Iced Tea Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add the black tea bags, and let steep for 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add Lemon Juice

    Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice into the sweetened tea.

  4. 4

    Cool the Tea

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 1 hour until chilled.

  5. 5

    Serve the Iced Tea

    In a glass, add ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices as desired.

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