Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Stubborn MuleUnsweet Iced Tea Recipe

Unsweet Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by The Stubborn Mule
Time20m
Serves4

Make Unsweet 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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Teas

Flavorings

Ice

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle or pot.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your preference for strength.

  3. 3

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea strainer into a pitcher to remove the leaves.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes to cool the tea quickly.

  2. 5

    Garnish

    Add lemon slices and mint leaves to taste for a refreshing flavor.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Pour the unsweet iced tea into glasses and serve immediately. Adjust lemon and mint based on your preferences.

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