Jul 14 2026

Unsweetened Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Unsweetened Tea Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

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

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  3. 3

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, if you used loose tea leaves, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the leaves. If you used tea bags, simply remove the bags.

  4. 4

    Cool the Tea

    Let the tea cool to room temperature. You can also refrigerate it to speed up the cooling process.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Pour the unsweetened tea into serving glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired.

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