Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsComo Smoke and FireUnsweet Tea Recipe

Unsweet Tea Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make Unsweet Tea 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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Tea Base

Optional Additions

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boiling Water

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

  2. 2

    Steeping Tea

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

  3. 3

    Removing Tea Bags

    After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.

Cooling and Serving

  1. 4

    Cooling the Tea

    Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature. If you prefer cold tea, you can place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Adding Optional Ingredients

    If desired, add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to the cooled tea for additional flavor.

  3. 6

    Serving

    Pour the unsweet tea into glasses filled with ice cubes and serve immediately.

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