Organic Black Tea (hot Or Iced) Recipe
Make Organic Black Tea (hot Or Iced) Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Preparation
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 teaspoons of organic black tea leaves.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Allow the tea to steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your desired strength. For a stronger brew, steep for 5 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser into a cup.
- 5
Sweeten (Optional)
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of sugar or any sweetener to your cup of hot tea and stir well until dissolved.
- 6
Prepare Iced Tea (Optional)
If you prefer iced tea, fill a glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup). Pour the strained tea over the ice.
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
Add a slice of lemon to the iced tea for extra flavor, if desired.
