Jul 14 2026
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener
Garnish (optional)
Method
Preparation of Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 tablespoons of Thai black tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove the tea leaves. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Creating the Drink
- 4
Sweeten the Tea
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
Add a few sprigs of mint leaves for garnish if desired.