Jul 14 2026

Hot Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

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 Enhancements

Optional Additions

Method

Prepare Tea Base

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Add Tea

    Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Allow it to steep for 5 minutes.

Flavor Enhancements

  1. 3

    Sweeten Your Tea

    After steeping, remove the tea leaves or bags and stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until dissolved.

  2. 4

    Add Lemon and Ginger

    Mix in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger for added flavor.

Optional Additions

  1. 5

    Creamy Option

    If desired, add 1 cup of milk to make the tea creamy and stir well.

  2. 6

    Add Spice

    For a spiced flavor, sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and stir.

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