How to Make Tea

HOT TEA

1. Pour boiling water in a clean tea pot and let stand a few minutes; empty 
2. Measure tea into pot--allow 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per cup. If tea bags are used--allow 2 bags for 3 cups of tea. 
3. Pour freshly boiling water over tea leaves. 
4. Cover and let steep 3-5 minutes. 
5. Stir and serve; strain, if desired, to remove loose tea leaves. 
6. Keep boiling water on hand. Tea becomes stronger on standing and needs to be diluted if serving seconds. 

ICE TEA

Prepare a strong brew. Follow rules above, using 2 tea bags per cup of boiling water. 
Let steep. Pour over glasses filled with ice cubes. Sweeten if desired. Serve with lemon slices.If you do like your tea sweetened, melt your sugar in some hot water, this way the sugar doesn't crystallize