Jul 09 2026

Ice Tea Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Ice 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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Tea Base

Sweetening (Optional)

Flavoring

Serving

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

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

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.

Sweetening the Tea

  1. 4

    Add Sweetener (Optional)

    If desired, stir in 1 cup of sugar or add honey to taste while the tea is still warm. Mix until fully dissolved.

Flavoring the Tea

  1. 5

    Add Lemon Juice

    Once the tea is cooled, mix in 1 cup of lemon juice for a refreshing flavor.

  2. 6

    Incorporate Mint

    Add fresh mint leaves to the tea, adjusting the quantity to your taste. Stir gently.

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare for Serving

    Fill glasses with ice cubes (about 2 cups each) and pour the brewed tea over the ice.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Enjoy

    Garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!

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