Iced Tea Recipe
Make Iced Tea Recipe in just 1h 30m. 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
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. If desired, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea and stir until completely dissolved.
Chill the Tea
- 4
Cool Down
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
Flavoring (optional)
- 5
Add Flavor
If desired, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 cup of peach slices to the chilled tea. Stir gently to incorporate.
Serve
- 6
Prepare Glasses
In a glass, add 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
- 7
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes until the glass is almost full.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish with a lemon slice and a few fresh mint leaves, if desired.
