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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water has boiled, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf tea or 4 tea bags. Allow it to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Strain the Tea
If using loose leaf tea, strain the mixture into a teapot or individual cups to remove the leaves. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.
- 4
Add Honey
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey into the hot tea while it’s still warm, adjusting the amount based on your sweetness preference.
- 5
Garnish
Add 2 slices of lemon and 5 fresh mint leaves to the tea for added flavor and aroma.
- 6
Serve
Pour the tea into cups and serve hot. Enjoy your soothing hot tea!