Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Additions
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf tea or 4 tea bags to the water.
- 3
Steep Tea
Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 4
Remove Tea Bags or Strain
After steeping, if using tea bags, simply remove them. If using loose leaf tea, strain the tea into a serving pot or directly into cups.
Serving
- 5
Add Flavorings
Add 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to taste. Stir well until honey is fully dissolved.
- 6
Add Milk (Optional)
If you prefer a creamier tea, add 1 tablespoon of milk to each cup before serving.
- 7
Serve
Pour the tea into cups and serve hot. Enjoy your freshly brewed tea!
