Forty Unsweetened Tea Recipe
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
Boil Water
Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a kettle.
- 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
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher or bowl.
Adding Flavor
- 4
Add Mint
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves to the strained tea. Stir gently to combine.
- 5
- 6
Mix in Ginger
Stir in 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to add a spicy kick to the tea.
- 7
Infuse with Cinnamon
Add 1 whole cinnamon stick to the mixture for a warm, aromatic flavor.
Serving
- 8
Chill or Serve Warm
You can serve the tea warm, or refrigerate it for a couple of hours to chill before serving.
- 9
Garnish and Enjoy
Pour the tea into cups, garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and enjoy your refreshing unsweetened tea!