Green Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves or 1 tea bag.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 2-3 minutes depending on the desired strength.
- 4
Strain and Serve
If using loose leaves, strain the tea into a cup. If using a tea bag, simply remove the bag.
Flavoring the Tea
- 5
- 6
Add Lemon (Optional)
Squeeze in a slice of lemon for added flavor, or drop the slice directly into the cup.
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
Add 2 mint leaves to the top of the tea for a refreshing touch.