Jul 14 2026

Tea Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Selection of herbal and black teas.

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Ingredients

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Herbal Teas

Extras

Method

Herbal Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Chamomile Tea

    Boil water and steep 1 cup of chamomile flowers in 8 oz of hot water for 5 minutes. Strain and serve hot or cold.

  2. 2

    Peppermint Tea

    Boil water and steep 1 cup of peppermint leaves in 8 oz of hot water for 5-7 minutes. Strain and serve hot or cold.

  3. 3

    Lemon Balm Tea

    Boil water and steep 1 cup of lemon balm in 8 oz of hot water for 5 minutes. Strain and serve hot or cold.

Black Tea Preparation

  1. 4

    Assam Tea

    Boil water and steep 2 tablespoons of Assam black tea leaves in 8 oz of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Strain and serve hot.

  2. 5

    Darjeeling Tea

    Boil water and steep 2 tablespoons of Darjeeling black tea leaves in 8 oz of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Strain and serve hot.

  3. 6

    Earl Grey Tea

    Boil water and steep 2 tablespoons of Earl Grey black tea leaves in 8 oz of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Strain and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 7

    Add Sweeteners and Extras

    Enhance your tea experience by adding honey, lemon slices, or milk according to your taste preferences. Stir well before enjoying.

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