Jul 14 2026

Hot Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Tea Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 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. 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. 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. 5

    Garnish

    Add 2 slices of lemon and 5 fresh mint leaves to the tea for added flavor and aroma.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Pour the tea into cups and serve hot. Enjoy your soothing hot tea!

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