Ingredients
2cupwater
2tspgreen tea leaves,or 2 green tea bags
4tspraw sugar,or any preferred sweetener, optional
mint sprigs,lemon slices, or lemon juice, for serving, optional
Preparation
Take water in a sauce pan and let it come to a gentle boil on medium heat.
Add raw sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.
When the water comes to a gentle boil, place the saucepan on the kitchen countertop.
Add green tea leaves.
Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid steeping for a longer time as the tea may become bitter
Strain and serve hot or warm.
When the water has boiled, switch off the heat. Place the pan on the kitchen countertop and dip the tea bags in the hot water. Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add sugar. Stir so that sugar gets dissolved.
Serve green tea hot or warm.
After steeping the tea and straining it, store it in pitchers or jars. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Serve chilled or with some ice cubes.
Place a few sprigs of mint leaves or lemon slices or include a dash of lemon juice while serving.
Serve and enjoy.
