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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Brewed Tea
Serving
Method
Brew the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Add Sugar
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, about 1-2 hours.
Serve the Iced Tea
- 5
Prepare Glasses
Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, about 2 cups per glass.
- 6
Pour Tea
Pour the chilled tea over the ice in each glass, filling them to the brim.
- 7
Garnish
Add a slice of lemon and a few mint leaves to each glass for garnish.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
