Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of tea leaves or 1 tea bag to the water. Remove from heat and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
- 4
Add Lemon
Add a slice of lemon to the tea for flavor.
Optional Additions
- 5
Adding Milk
If you prefer a creamier tea, you can add 1 tablespoon of milk to the cup before serving.
- 6
Adding Ginger
For an extra zing, add 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped ginger during the steeping process.
- 7
Adding Mint
For a refreshing twist, garnish your tea with 2 mint leaves before serving.
