Hot Tea Recipe

Inspired by Mandarin

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water has boiled, remove it from heat. Add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf black tea or 4 tea bags to the hot water. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.

3
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into cups to remove the leaves or tea bags.
4
Add Flavorings
Sweeten the tea with honey or sugar to taste. Add lemon slices and milk or cream if desired.
5
Enjoy
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting cup of tea!