Hot Tea Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a medium-sized pot, pour in 2 cups of water and place it on the stove over high heat. Bring the water to a boil.
2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat. Add 2 teaspoons of tea leaves or 1 tea bag to the water. Cover the pot with a lid and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength of tea.
3
Add Sweetener
After steeping, remove the tea leaves or tea bag from the pot. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar to sweeten your tea, adjusting the amount to taste.
4
Add Lemon
Add a slice of lemon to the tea. The acidity of the lemon will enhance the flavor of the tea.
5
Optional Milk Addition
If you prefer a creamier tea, stir in 2 tablespoons of milk at this point.
6
Serve
Pour the hot tea into your favorite mug and enjoy while it's warm.