Local Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Aromatics & Sweetener (optional)
Method
Tea Base
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Add tea
Once boiling, remove pot from direct high heat and add the 4 tsp black tea leaves (or 4 tea bags). Return to a low simmer for 2–3 minutes to begin steeping if using loose leaves.
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Steep
Turn off the heat and cover the pot. Let the tea steep 3–5 minutes for medium strength; steep 5–7 minutes for stronger, full-bodied tea. If using tea bags, 3–5 minutes is usually sufficient.
Aromatics & Sweetener (optional)
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Simmer aromatics (if using)
If using ginger, cloves, or cinnamon, add them to the water before it reaches a full boil and simmer gently for 3–4 minutes, then proceed to add tea leaves and steep as above. This extracts the flavor into the brew.
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Strain and sweeten
After steeping, strain out loose leaves and aromatics into a teapot or directly into cups. Stir in 1 tablespoon honey or sugar while the tea is hot so it dissolves evenly.
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