Jul 14 2026
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Tea Selection Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time15m
Serves1

Choose from a variety of teas.

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Ingredients

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Black Tea

Green Tea

Herbal Tea

Method

Black Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Brew Tea

    Add 3 tsp of black tea leaves to a teapot or infuser. Pour the boiling water over the leaves and let it steep for 3-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sweeten and Serve

    After steeping, remove the tea leaves. Add sugar and milk to taste, if desired. Pour into a cup and enjoy.

Green Tea Preparation

  1. 4

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a near boil (approximately 80°C or 176°F).

  2. 5

    Brew Tea

    Add 2 tsp of green tea leaves to a teapot or infuser. Pour the hot water over the leaves and let it steep for 2-3 minutes.

  3. 6

    Sweeten and Serve

    Remove the tea leaves. Add honey to taste if you like, then pour into a cup and enjoy.

Herbal Tea Preparation

  1. 7

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 8

    Brew Tea

    Add 2 tsp of herbal tea blend to a teapot or infuser. Pour the boiling water over the blend and let it steep for 5-7 minutes.

  3. 9

    Sweeten and Serve

    Remove the tea blend. Add lemon to taste if desired, then pour into a cup and enjoy.

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