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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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavorings (optional)
Ice
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan. If you prefer sweetened tea, add granulated sugar or honey now while the tea is still warm, and stir until dissolved.
Cool the Tea
- 4
Cool Down
Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled, approximately 1-2 hours.
Serve the Iced Tea
- 5
Prepare Glasses
Fill each serving glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup per glass).
- 6
Pour Tea
Once the tea is chilled, pour it over the ice in each glass.
- 7
Add Flavorings
Garnish with lemon slices, mint leaves, or peach slices as desired.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
