Sweet/unsweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Sweetening Options
Serving Suggestions
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Steep Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sweetener
If you prefer sweet tea, add 1 cup of granulated sugar or 0.5 cup of honey while the tea is still warm. Stir until fully dissolved. For a lighter sweet option, add 1 tsp of stevia.
- 5
Cool Down
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature or refrigerate for faster cooling.
