Ice Tea Recipe
Make Ice Tea Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Frequently paired with
The best thing to pair and share with Ice Tea
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Tea Base
Flavorings
Serving
Method
Preparation of Tea Base
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5 minutes.
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Flavoring the Tea
Add Lemon Juice
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to add a citrusy flavor.
Infuse with Mint
Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the tea for added freshness. You can gently crush the leaves to release more flavor.
Serving the Iced Tea
Prepare the Glass
In a tall glass, add 2 cups of ice cubes to chill the tea.
Pour and Garnish
Pour the prepared tea over the ice, then garnish with a lemon slice for presentation.
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!