Specialty Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Hot Tea Ingredients
Method
Hot Tea Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea and Spices
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of loose leaf black tea, 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, and the cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise to the pot.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 4
Add Sweetener and Lemon
After steeping, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until dissolved.
- 5
Strain the Tea
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the tea into cups or a teapot to remove the loose tea leaves and spices.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish each cup with fresh mint leaves. Serve hot and enjoy your specialty hot tea!
