Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPia's TrattoriaIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by Pia's Trattoria
Time30m
Serves4

Make Iced Tea Recipe in just 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)

Flavor Enhancements

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil 4 cups of water in a medium-sized pot over high heat.

  2. 2

    Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from the heat.

  3. 3

    Add 4 black tea bags to the hot water and let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

  4. 4

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

Sweetening the Tea

  1. 5

    If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the warm tea and stir until completely dissolved.

  2. 6

    Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice for a zesty flavor.

Serving the Iced Tea

  1. 7

    Fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.

  2. 8

    Pour the cooled sweetened tea over the ice.

  3. 9

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon.

  4. 10

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!

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