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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetened Option
Optional Additions
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil Water
Pour 4 cups of water into a pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add Tea
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Stir gently.
Steep
Remove the pot from heat and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Remove Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain out the tea leaves.
Preparing Sweetened Tea
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until fully dissolved.
Serving Options
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, add lemon slices, mint leaves, or milk to the tea for added flavor.
Serve
Pour the tea into cups and serve hot. If you prefer iced tea, let the tea cool down and serve over ice.
