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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring
Serving
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Flavoring the Tea
- 4
Add Flavorings
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar until dissolved.
- 5
Add Mint
Gently crush the fresh mint leaves and add them to the tea for an extra refreshing flavor.
