Jul 13 2026

Hot Tea Recipe

Time10m
Serves4

Make Hot Tea Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Optional Additions

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

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

  2. 2

    Add Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tablespoons of tea leaves or 2 tea bags. Allow it to steep for 3-5 minutes depending on your desired strength.

Serving

  1. 3

    Strain the Tea

    If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups to remove the leaves. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.

  2. 4

    Add Optional Ingredients

    Sweeten your tea with sugar or honey according to your taste. If desired, add a slice of lemon or a splash of milk/cream.

  3. 5

    Serve Hot

    Serve the tea hot in your favorite cup and enjoy!

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