Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove it from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. If you are using loose tea, consider using a tea infuser.
- 3
Steep
Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 4
Strain or Remove Tea Bags
If you used loose tea, strain the tea into a teapot or directly into cups. If you used tea bags, simply remove them from the pot.
- 5
Add Sweeteners
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 6
Add Milk (Optional)
If desired, add 0.5 cups of milk to make a creamier tea. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Serve
Pour the hot tea into cups and serve immediately. Enjoy your soothing hot tea!
