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Tea Recipe

Inspired by D'Road Cafe
Time8m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Tea (for 1 cup)

Method

Tea (for 1 cup)

1

Boil water

Bring 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh cold water to a rolling boil in a kettle or small saucepan.

2

Warm teapot or cup (optional)

Pour a small splash of the boiling water into your cup or teapot, swirl to warm, then discard the rinse water.

3

Steep tea

Place 1 tsp loose black tea (or 1 tea bag) into the warmed cup or infuser. Pour the boiling water over the tea. Cover the cup or pot and steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on desired strength (3 minutes for lighter, 5 minutes for stronger).

4

Remove leaves or bag

After steeping, remove the tea bag or strain out the loose leaves to stop extraction and avoid bitterness.

5

Finish and serve

If using milk, add 2 tablespoons and stir. If using sugar or honey, add 1 teaspoon and stir until dissolved. For lemon, add about 1/4 of a lemon wedge instead of milk. Taste and adjust sweetener or milk to preference. Serve immediately.