Jul 14 2026
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add the Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and let it cool for about 1 minute. Then add 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves to the water.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Cover the pot and let the tea leaves steep in the hot water for 2-3 minutes, depending on your desired strength of flavor.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea into a teapot or individual cups, discarding the tea leaves.