Jun 09 2026
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Add-Ins
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Stir gently.
- 3
Steeping
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 4
Strain the Tea
If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.