Other Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavor Additions
Method
Prepare the Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 tsp of black tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
Add Flavor Additions
- 3
Add Ginger
After steeping, add the sliced fresh ginger to the tea and let it steep for an additional 2 minutes.
- 4
Sweeten the Tea
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until dissolved for sweetness.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the tea for a refreshing citrus flavor.
- 6
Add Mint
Finally, add mint leaves to the tea, crushing them slightly to release their flavor. Let the mixture steep for another minute.
Serve
- 7
Strain and Serve
Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into cups to remove the leaves and ginger slices. Serve hot with extra mint leaves for garnish, if desired.