Supercharger tea is a variant of iced tea intended to give a sense of energy. The recipe is high in sugar and caffeine and thus best used before a busy day of work or study, but is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 bags black tea
- 2 bags oolong tea
- 2 bags yerba mate
- 1.2 litres (5 cups) just-boiled water
- 2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup (optional)
- 2 tbsp milk or fruit juice (optional)
- ½ cup ice (optional)
Equipment
- 1 French press or coffee pot of appropriate size
Procedure
- Place tea bags in French press or coffee pot. Make sure to keep the strings taut to prevent the paper weights from falling in.
- Pour the hot water into French press. Place lid on top, with a tight grip on the paper weights.
- Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
- If using a French press, slowly push the plunger onto the bags, again with a tight grip on the paper weights.
- Take off the lid, scoop the teabags out, and gently squeeze the brew from the bags before disposing of them.
- Add sweetener and stir thoroughly.
- Let tea cool to room temperature. Serve over ice, or place open pot in freezer for 70 minutes for quicker cooling. Stir in milk or citrus juice before serving.