Method for preparing tea from black or green tea leaves

A method of preparing hot tea for immediate use uses green or black tea leaves or mixtures of the leaves and untreated water that originates from the local supply network as the brewing water. The novel method aims to prevent clouding and the formation of a skin after the brewing process with little effort, cost-effectively and without influencing the flavor or hygienic properties of the tea. Prior to or during the heating of the brewing water, or during the brewing process, potassium-, sodium- or ammonium citrate are added individually or as a mixture, to produce a pH value of between 5 and 7 in a purely aqueous solution. As a result of the addition, the brewed tea is translucent and devoid of the usual clouding and formation of a shimmering skin on the surface.