Jul 14 2026

Iced Tea Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Iced Tea 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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Tea Base

Sweetener (optional)

Flavoring (optional)

Serving

Method

Brew the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them. If you want sweet tea, add your desired sweetener at this point, stirring until fully dissolved.

Cool the Tea

  1. 4

    Chill

    Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until completely chilled.

Prepare for Serving

  1. 5

    Prepare Glasses

    Fill each glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup of ice per glass).

  2. 6

    Add Tea

    Pour the chilled tea over the ice cubes, filling each glass to about 3/4 full.

  3. 7

    Add Flavoring

    If desired, add lemon juice, mint leaves, or peach slices to the tea in each glass for added flavor.

  4. 8

    Garnish

    Garnish with lemon slices on the rim of the glass if desired.

Serve

  1. 9

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!

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