Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsForty Acres Soul Kitchen | Cognac BarForty Unsweetened Tea Recipe

Forty Unsweetened Tea Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Forty Unsweetened Tea Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Flavor Enhancers

Method

Preparing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea Leaves

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  3. 3

    Strain the Tea

    After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher or bowl.

Adding Flavor

  1. 4

    Add Mint

    Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the strained tea. Stir gently to combine.

  2. 5

    Incorporate Lemon

    Slice the lemon and add the whole lemon slices to the tea for a refreshing citrus flavor.

  3. 6

    Mix in Ginger

    Stir in 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to add a spicy kick to the tea.

  4. 7

    Infuse with Cinnamon

    Add 1 whole cinnamon stick to the mixture for a warm, aromatic flavor.

Serving

  1. 8

    Chill or Serve Warm

    You can serve the tea warm, or refrigerate it for a couple of hours to chill before serving.

  2. 9

    Garnish and Enjoy

    Pour the tea into cups, garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and enjoy your refreshing unsweetened tea!

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