Fresh – Brewed Fountain Iced Tea Recipe
Make Fresh – Brewed Fountain 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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Tea Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 cups of black tea leaves. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher.
- 4
Sweeten the Tea
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the sweetened tea.
- 6
Add Mint
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the pitcher and let it cool to room temperature.