Iced Loose Leaf Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavorings (optional)
Garnish
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tablespoons of loose leaf black tea. Cover the pot and let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Strain Tea
After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher. Discard the used tea leaves.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Flavorings
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves, 4 slices of lemon, and 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar to the hot tea. Stir well until the sweetener is dissolved.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled.
- 6
Prepare Glasses
In each glass, place 1 cup of ice cubes. Optionally, add fresh fruit if desired.
- 7
Pour and Serve
Pour the chilled tea over the ice in each glass. Stir gently and serve immediately.
