Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavors and Sweeteners
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves to the water.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5 to 7 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea using a fine mesh strainer into a teapot or serving pitcher, discarding the tea leaves.
Adding Flavors and Sweeteners
- 5
Sweeten the Tea
While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 6
Add Lemon Juice
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the tea for a refreshing flavor.
- 7
Garnish with Mint
Add fresh mint leaves to the tea for garnish and additional flavor.
