Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe VeggieIced Tea Recipe

Iced Tea Recipe

Inspired by The Veggie
Time1h 15m
Serves2

Refreshing iced tea served with lemon.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Flavoring

Serving

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, 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 the tea steep for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, remove the tea bags carefully and discard them.

  4. 4

    Add Sugar

    While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until completely dissolved.

Cooling the Tea

  1. 5

    Cool Down

    Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

Serving the Iced Tea

  1. 6

    Prepare Glasses

    Fill 2 cups with ice.

  2. 7

    Add Lemon

    Slice the whole lemon. Place a slice of lemon in each glass for flavor.

  3. 8

    Pour Tea

    Once the tea is chilled, pour it over the ice and lemon slices in each glass.

  4. 9

    Garnish (Optional)

    If desired, add fresh mint leaves to each glass for an extra refreshing touch.

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