Fresh Brewed Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Optional Enhancements
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, 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. Add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or tea bags to the hot water.
- 3
Steep Tea
Allow the tea to steep for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 4
Strain or Remove Tea Bags
If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the leaves. If using tea bags, simply remove them from the water.
Flavoring the Tea
- 5
Add Sweetener
Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 6
Add Lemon and Mint
Add 2 slices of lemon and 5 mint leaves for fresh flavor.
- 7
Optional Enhancements
For additional sweetness, stir in 1 tablespoon of honey. If serving iced, add ice cubes to the pitcher.
