Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRusTeak Thornton ParkUnsweet Iced Tea Recipe

Unsweet Iced Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Unsweet Iced Tea Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Flavoring (Optional)

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat. Add the 4 black tea bags to the pot. Cover and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

Serving the Iced Tea

  1. 4

    Prepare Glasses

    In a large glass or pitcher, fill with 2 cups of ice cubes.

  2. 5

    Pour Tea

    Pour the cooled tea over the ice cubes in the glass or pitcher.

  3. 6

    Add Flavoring (Optional)

    If desired, add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for extra flavor. Stir gently to combine.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing unsweet iced tea!

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