Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavor Additions
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf tea or 2 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Strain Tea
If using loose leaf tea, strain the tea into a teapot or individual cups. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.
Flavoring
- 4
Add Sweetener
Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey while the tea is still hot, adjusting the quantity to taste.
- 5
Add Lemon and Mint
Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and add 5 fresh mint leaves to the tea. Stir gently to combine the flavors.
Serving
- 6
Serve Hot
Pour the hot tea into cups and garnish with additional mint leaves or lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.