Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Hill Italian RestaurantSicilian Iced Tea Recipe

Sicilian Iced Tea Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Make Sicilian Iced Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Assembly

Method

Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Steep the Tea

    Boil 2 cups of water and pour it over the black tea bags in a heatproof container. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes until it reaches your desired strength.

  2. 2

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.

Syrup Preparation

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, fresh mint leaves, and 1 cup of water.

  2. 4

    Heat the Syrup

    Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Bring it to a gentle boil and then remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Mix the Tea and Syrup

    In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea with the syrup. Add 2 cups of cold water and stir well.

  2. 6

    Serve Over Ice

    Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the Sicilian iced tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs as desired.

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