Fresh Brewed Unsweet Tea Recipe
Make Fresh Brewed Unsweet 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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Tea Ingredients
Optional Flavorings
Method
Brewing Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of loose black tea leaves or 4 tea bags.
- 3
Steep
Cover and allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 4
Strain or Remove Bags
If you used loose tea, strain the tea into a pitcher. If you used tea bags, simply remove them.
Cooling and Serving
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the tea to cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 6
Serve
Pour the chilled tea into glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.