Hot Tea Recipe

Time15m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea or 4 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
3
Remove Tea Leaves
After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain out the loose tea leaves.

4
Add Sweeteners
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey to the hot tea until dissolved.
5
Add Lemon
Add a slice of lemon to enhance the flavor, if preferred.
6
Add Milk
If you enjoy milk tea, pour in 0.5 cups of milk and stir well.

7
Serve Hot
Pour the hot tea into your favorite mug or cup and enjoy while it’s hot.