Jul 14 2026
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Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Flavoring (optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water has boiled, remove the pot from heat. Add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags to the hot water.

  3. 3

    Let it Steep

    Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want the flavor.

Serving

  1. 4

    Strain or Remove Tea

    After steeping, either strain the tea leaves using a fine mesh strainer or remove the tea bags from the pot.

  2. 5

    Add Flavorings (Optional)

    If desired, stir in sugar, milk, honey, or add lemon slices for extra flavor.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Pour the tea into cups and serve hot. Enjoy your freshly brewed tea!

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