Jul 14 2026

Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Tea 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

Flavorings

Method

Preparing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, add 4 tsp of loose leaf black tea or 4 tea bags. Reduce the heat to low and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

  3. 3

    Strain the Tea

    If you used loose leaf tea, strain the tea into a teapot or individual cups to remove the leaves. If you used tea bags, simply remove the bags.

Flavoring the Tea

  1. 4

    Add Sweeteners

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, or add honey to taste, according to your preference.

  2. 5

    Add Milk or Cream

    Pour in 0.5 cups of milk or cream to the tea and stir well.

  3. 6

    Garnish with Lemon

    Add a slice of lemon to each cup for a refreshing touch.

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