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Tea Recipe

Inspired by Boathouse Restaurant
Time10m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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For the tea

Method

For the tea

1

Boil water

Pour 2 cups of fresh cold water into a kettle or small saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

2

Steep tea

Place 2 black tea bags in a teapot or the serving cups. Once the water reaches a boil, pour it directly over the tea bags. Let steep 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength (3 minutes for light, 5 minutes for strong). If using loose leaf, use an infuser and the same steep times.

3

Remove tea bags

Remove the tea bags (or lift out the infuser). Gently press the bags against the side of the pot with a spoon if you prefer a slightly stronger brew, then discard.

4

Add milk or lemon and sweeten

If using milk, add 1 tablespoon to the brewed tea and stir. If using lemon, add a slice instead (do not add milk and lemon together). Add 1 teaspoon sugar or other sweetener to taste and stir until dissolved.

5

Serve

Pour the finished tea into cups and serve immediately. Taste and adjust with additional milk, lemon, or sweetener as desired.