Modern Russian Tea
A refreshing and customizable tea, served hot or cold, with lemon and a touch of sweetness. Garnished with a candied cherry for a festive touch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 4 bags Black tea bags (Or 4 teaspoons loose leaf tea)
- 1 small Lemon (For slices and juice)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (Or to taste)
- 4 cherries Candied cherries (For garnish)
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Instructions
- 1Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan.
- 2Pour the boiling water over the tea bags (or loose leaf tea) in a teapot or heat-safe pitcher. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- 3Remove tea bags (or strain loose leaf tea). Add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to each cup. You can also add a thin slice of lemon to each cup, ensuring any seeds are removed.
- 4Serve hot or cold. Garnish each cup with a candied cherry.
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