Jul 14 2026
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Tea (gallon) Recipe

Inspired by Salt + Smoke
Time1h
Serves16

Make Tea (gallon) Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 8 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-10 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.

  3. 3

    Add Sugar

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Cool Down

    Let the tea cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add Optional Ingredients

    If desired, add 2 slices of lemon and 10 mint leaves for added flavor.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate

    Transfer the tea to a gallon pitcher and refrigerate until chilled, approximately 2 hours.

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