Hot-Brewed Green Tea for Iced Tea
Enjoy a traditionally brewed green tea recipe here.
Equipment
- kettle or saucepan
- heat-resistant pitcher
Ingredients
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4 green tea bags (or 4 tsp loose-leaf green tea)
- 1/4 cup sweetener of choice
- fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 1 lemon (optional)
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil water in a kettle or a saucepan. Once the water reaches a boil, let it cool for about 3 minutes. This will prevent the green tea from becoming too bitter.
- Add the green tea bags or loose-leaf tea to a heat-resistant pitcher.
- Pour the hot water over the tea bags or loose-leaf tea. Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- Remove the tea bags or strain the loose-leaf tea. Add the little sweetener of your choice and stir until dissolved.
- Allow the hot-brewed tea to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Add fresh mint leaves and/or lemon juice to enhance the taste of the tea, if desired.
- Once the tea has cooled, transfer the pitcher to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Serve the cold drink over ice and garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Different varieties of green tea will yield slightly different flavors, so experiment to find the one you like best.
- For a lighter flavor, reduce the steeping time.
- For best results, avoid over-steeping the tea, as this can result in bitter flavors.
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