Hot Tea Recipe

Inspired by Annette

Time15m

Serves1

black or green or chamomile

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Place 1 tsp of your selected tea (black, green, or chamomile) in a teapot or cup. Pour the hot water over the tea and cover it.
3
Steeping Time
Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes. Black tea should steep for 3-5 minutes, green tea for 2-3 minutes, and chamomile for 5 minutes.
4
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea leaves or remove the tea bag from the cup.

5
Sweetening
If desired, add 1 tsp of honey to sweeten your tea.
6
Zesting Up
For added flavor, add 1 tsp of lemon juice or 2 tbsp of milk if you prefer a creamier tea.

7
Serve Hot
Pour the tea into a cup and serve hot. Enjoy your soothing cup of tea!