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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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Garnishing Ingredients
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan and discard them.
Flavoring and Cooling
- 4
Add Flavorings
Stir in 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of lemon juice into the warm tea until fully dissolved.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.
Serving
- 6
Prepare to Serve
Once chilled, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced tea over the ice.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices. Serve immediately.
