Green Iced Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetener (optional)
Flavor Enhancements
Method
Brewing 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 the heat and add 2 tablespoons of green tea leaves. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve or tea strainer into a pitcher to remove the leaves.
Sweetening (optional)
- 4
Add Sweetener
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey into the warm tea until fully dissolved.
Serving the Iced Tea
- 5
Prepare the Glass
Fill a glass with 1 cup of ice cubes.
- 6
Add Tea
Pour the brewed green tea over the ice until the glass is nearly full.
- 7
Garnish
Add fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon to the glass for garnish.
- 8
Serve
Stir gently and enjoy your refreshing green iced tea.
