Jul 14 2026

Iced Tea Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make 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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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

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

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After steeping, remove and discard the tea bags from the pot.

Sweetening and Cooling

  1. 4

    Add Sugar

    While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of sugar to the pot. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  2. 5

    Add Lemon Juice

    Pour in 1 cup of lemon juice and stir well to combine.

  3. 6

    Cool Down

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer the mixture to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

Serving

  1. 7

    Prepare Glasses

    In a tall glass, add 1 cup of ice cubes.

  2. 8

    Pour Tea

    Pour the chilled tea over the ice in the glass.

  3. 9

    Garnish

    If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon.

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