Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAli BabaPure Leaf Recipe

Pure Leaf Recipe

Inspired by Ali Baba
Time40m
Serves4

Make Pure Leaf Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavor Enhancers

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of filtered water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea Leaves

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tablespoons of pure green tea leaves. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain Tea

    After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof pitcher.

Flavoring the Tea

  1. 4

    Add Flavor Enhancers

    To the strained tea, add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Stir well until the honey is dissolved.

  2. 5

    Chill

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.

Serving the Tea

  1. 6

    Prepare Glasses

    Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled mint green tea over the ice.

  2. 7

    Garnish

    Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint before serving.

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