Tea (sweet Or Unsweet) Recipe
Make Tea (sweet Or Unsweet) Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetening (Optional)
Flavorings (Optional)
Method
Brewing Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the water, gently squeezing them to extract additional flavor.
Sweetening (Optional)
- 4
Add Sweeteners
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot tea and stir until fully dissolved. For alternative sweetening, add honey or stevia to taste.
Flavoring (Optional)
- 5
Flavor Your Tea
If desired, add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to the tea for added flavor. Stir gently to combine.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Pour the tea into cups or a pitcher. Serve hot or allow it to cool and serve over ice for iced tea.
