Jul 14 2026

Hot Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Hot 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

Flavor Additives

Garnish (optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 2 tablespoons of tea leaves or 2 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5-7 minutes depending on your desired strength.

Flavoring

  1. 3

    Add Sweetener and Flavor

    After steeping, remove the tea leaves or bags. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. If using, grate or slice 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger and add it to the tea for extra flavor.

Serving

  1. 4

    Serve Hot

    Pour the hot tea into cups and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

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