Iced Or Hot Tea Recipe

Preparation Directions

1. 1

   Boil the Water

   In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Ensure that the water is at a boiling point to extract the best flavor from the tea.

2. 2

   Steep the Tea

   Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat. Add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or place 4 tea bags into the hot water. Cover and let steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

3. 3

   Sweeten the Tea (Optional)

   If you prefer sweet tea, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar while the tea is still warm. Adjust the amount of sugar to taste.

4. 4

   Strain the Tea

   After steeping, remove the tea leaves or tea bags from the pot. If you used loose tea, you might want to strain it through a fine mesh sieve.

5. 5

   Serve Hot or Iced

   For hot tea, pour into cups and serve hot. For iced tea, let the tea cool to room temperature, then pour over a glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.