Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavorings (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat. Add 4 teaspoons of black tea leaves or drop in 4 tea bags into the water.
- 3
Steep Tea
Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes. Adjust the steeping time according to your taste preference.
- 4
Strain or Remove Bags
If using loose tea, strain the tea through a fine mesh sieve into a teapot or serving cups. If using tea bags, simply remove them.
Flavoring (Optional)
- 5
Add Sweetener
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey for sweetness.
- 6
Add Lemon Juice
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for a citrusy flavor.
- 7
Add Milk
For a creamier texture, add 1 cup of milk to the tea and stir well.