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White Tea Drink

A delicate and refreshing white tea beverage combining subtle floral sweetness with optional honey, lemon, and mint for a soothing, low-caffeine drink.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon loose-leaf white tea or 1 standard tea bag
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional
  • 4 to 6 ice cubes for iced version
  • 2 to 3 fresh mint leaves optional garnish

Equipment

  • Kettle or pot for heating water
  • Teacup or mug (8 to 12 ounces)
  • Tea infuser, strainer, or tea bag
  • Thermometer (optional)
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Small pitcher (for serving multiple cups)

Method
 

  1. Heat 8 ounces of filtered water to 160 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit in a kettle or pot.
  2. Place 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf white tea into a tea infuser or strainer.
  3. Warm your mug by pouring a small amount of hot water into it, let sit for 10 seconds, then discard the water.
  4. Pour the heated water over the tea leaves and steep for 3 minutes.
  5. Remove the tea infuser or strain the tea leaves from your mug.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey or your preferred sweetener while the tea is hot.
  7. Add 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice if desired.
  8. Garnish with 2 to 3 fresh mint leaves or add ice cubes for an iced version before serving.

Notes

Use water below boiling and steep for exactly 3 minutes to preserve delicate flavor. Adjust sweetener and citrus to taste.