Pot Of Tea Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of fresh water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat. Add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf tea or 4 tea bags to the pot.
3
Steep the Tea
If using loose leaf tea, steep for about 5-7 minutes. If using tea bags, steep for about 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
4
Add Mint (Optional)
If you are using fresh mint leaves, add them to the pot during the last minute of steeping for added flavor.
5
Strain and Serve
After steeping, strain the tea into a teapot or serving pitcher. If using tea bags, simply remove them.
6
Sweeten and Garnish (Optional)
Add honey or sugar to taste. Serve with lemon slices if desired.