Iced Tea Recipe
Make Iced Tea Recipe in just 1h 10m. 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)
Flavoring (optional)
Serving
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Flavoring (optional)
- 5
Add Flavor
If desired, add lemon juice, mint leaves, or peach slices to the warm tea. Stir gently to combine.
Cooling and Serving
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 1 hour until cold.
- 7
Serve
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with a lemon slice and additional mint leaves if desired.
