Two Leaves Organic Iced Tea Recipe
Make Two Leaves Organic Iced Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Beverages
Method
Beverages
- 1
Brew the tea
In a medium saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the 2 cups of organic black tea leaves. Cover and steep for about 5 to 7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 2
Strain the tea
After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to remove the tea leaves from the liquid. Discard the leaves and let the brewed tea cool to room temperature.
- 3
Sweeten the tea
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 0.5 cups of honey or agave syrup until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 4
Prepare to serve
In a large pitcher, combine the sweetened tea with 4 cups of ice cubes. Stir well to chill the tea further.
- 5
Garnish and serve
Serve the iced tea in glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.