Jul 13 2026

Hot Tea Cup Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Hot Tea Cup Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Flavoring Ingredients

Optional Garnishes

Method

Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a kettle or pot, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tsp of loose leaf black tea or 1 tea bag. Allow it to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

Flavoring the Tea

  1. 3

    Add Sweetener and Flavoring

    After steeping, remove the tea leaves or tea bag. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger into the brewed tea. Adjust the sweetness and flavor to your preference.

Serving the Tea

  1. 4

    Garnish and Serve

    Pour the hot tea into a cup. Optionally, add a cinnamon stick and garnish with 5 mint leaves for added flavor and presentation. Serve immediately while hot.

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