Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Optional Add-Ins
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of fresh water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, add 4 tablespoons of loose leaf black tea to the pot.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Remove the pot from heat and let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to pour the tea into a teapot or directly into cups, leaving the tea leaves behind.
Adding Optional Ingredients
- 5
Add Milk (Optional)
If desired, pour 1 cup of milk into the brewed tea and stir until well combined.
- 6
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