Unsweet Tea Recipe
Make Unsweet 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 Base
Flavoring (optional)
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of black tea leaves. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
- 3
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser to remove the leaves from the liquid.
Serving the Tea
- 4
Cool the Tea
Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature, or refrigerate it for faster cooling.
- 5
Serve Over Ice
Pour the cooled unsweet tea over ice cubes in a glass. Add lemon slices or fresh mint leaves if desired.
- 6
Enjoy
Stir gently and enjoy your refreshing unsweet tea!
