Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsRooster's Wood-fired Kitchen UptownHouse Brewed Iced Tea Recipe

House Brewed Iced Tea Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make House Brewed Iced Tea Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar while the tea is still warm. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Cool the Tea

    Allow the sweetened tea to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Serve the Iced Tea

    In a pitcher or individual glasses, add ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to each glass, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

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