Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFixins Soul Kitchen DetroitUnsweetened Tea Recipe

Unsweetened Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Unsweetened 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 Ingredients

Optional Add-ins

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boiling Water

    Pour 4 cups of water into a kettle and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steeping the Tea

    Once the water reaches boiling point, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Cover the kettle and let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

  3. 3

    Straining the Tea

    After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain out the tea leaves. Pour the brewed tea into a teapot or directly into serving glasses.

Serving the Tea

  1. 4

    Adding Optional Ingredients

    If desired, add lemon slices, fresh mint leaves, or ice cubes to individual glasses of tea for added flavor.

  2. 5

    Enjoying the Tea

    Serve the tea hot or cold based on your preference. Enjoy your refreshing unsweetened tea!

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