Fresh Brewed Iced Tea Recipe
Make Fresh Brewed 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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Tea Ingredients
Method
Brewing Instructions
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Mix in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea and stir well.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- 6
Serve
In a glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves to taste. Enjoy your refreshing iced tea!