Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Additions
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags to the hot water.
- 3
Steep
Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 4
Strain the Tea
If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into a teapot or individual cups. If using tea bags, simply remove them.
Adding Flavor
- 5
Sweeten (Optional)
If desired, add 2 tablespoons of sugar or 1 tablespoon of honey to the hot tea and stir until dissolved.
- 6
Add Milk or Cream (Optional)
For a creamier tea, pour in 1 cup of milk or cream and stir well.
- 7
Add Lemon Juice (Optional)
For a citrusy flavor, add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
- 8
Garnish (Optional)
Add fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch. Simply place 5 mint leaves in each cup.
