Fresh-brewed Iced Tea Recipe
Make Fresh-brewed Iced 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 Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 tablespoons of loose black tea leaves or 4 tea bags to the water.
- 3
Steep Tea
Cover and let the tea steep for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 4
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the tea leaves or tea bags.
Flavoring the Tea
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice into the brewed tea.
- 6
- 7
Add Mint
Add fresh mint leaves for added flavor, using around 10 leaves or more to taste.