Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavorings (optional)
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of fresh cold water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Strain the Tea
If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.
Adding Flavorings
- 4
Sweeten (optional)
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey to sweeten the tea.
- 5
Add Lemon (optional)
For a refreshing twist, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 6
Creamy Touch (optional)
For a creamier texture, add 1 tablespoon of milk or cream.
- 7
Spice it Up (optional)
For added warmth, sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
