Step 1

Take water in a sauce pan and let it come to a gentle boil on medium heat.

Step 2

Add raw sugar or any sweetener of your choice and stir until sugar is dissolved. You can skip sugar if you do not prefer it.

Step 3

When the water comes to a gentle boil, place the saucepan on your kitchen countertop.

Step 4

Add green tea leaves.

Step 5

Cover and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Avoid steeping for a longer time as the tea may become bitter.

Step 6

Strain and serve hot or warm. You can add some lemon juice if you prefer.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Add sugar or your desired sweetener.

Step 9

Stir so that sugar gets dissolved.

Step 10

Serve green tea hot or warm

Step 11

After steeping the tea and straining it, store it in pitchers or jars. Cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled or with some ice cubes.

Step 12

Place a few sprigs of mint leaves or lemon slices or include a dash of lemon juice while serving.

Step 13

If you add honey, let the tea cool at room temperature and then only add honey. Stir and refrigerate. For lighter diluted flavors, you can add 1 cup water later or top with ice cubes.