Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Burger DiveIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by The Burger Dive
Time20m
Serves4

Make Iced Tea Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Sweetener (optional)

Flavoring (optional)

Method

Preparing the Tea Base

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.

Sweetening the Tea (optional)

  1. 4

    Add Sweetener

    While the tea is still warm, add your choice of sweetener (sugar, honey, or stevia) to taste. Stir until fully dissolved.

Flavoring the Tea (optional)

  1. 5

    Add Flavorings

    If desired, add lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, or peach slices to the tea. Stir to combine.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 6

    Cool the Tea

    Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.

  2. 7

    Serve

    To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices.

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