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Tea Recipe

Inspired by Montana’s BBQ & Bar

Time10m

Serves1

Tea

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

2 cups water2 tsp black tea leaves or tea bags

Optional Additions

1 tbs milk (dairy or plant)1 tsp sweetener (sugar, honey, or syrup)1 to taste lemon slice2 leaves fresh mint leaves

Equipment

1 to taste teapot or small saucepan1 to taste tea strainer (if using loose leaf)1 to taste teacup

Method

Prepare and Boil

Heat water

Pour 2 cups of cold, fresh water into a teapot or small saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a rolling boil (about 2–4 minutes depending on stove).

Warm cup (optional)

While water heats, pour a little boiling water into your teacup, swirl, then discard. This keeps the brewed tea hot longer.

Steep Tea

Add tea

If using loose leaf tea, add 2 tsp of tea leaves to an infuser or directly to the teapot. If using tea bags, add 1–2 tea bags (use 1 bag for lighter, 2 for stronger).

Pour boiling water

Pour the just-boiled water over the tea leaves or tea bag(s) in the teapot or cup.

Steep

Let the tea steep for 3–5 minutes: 3 minutes for a lighter brew, 4 for typical strength, and 5 for a robust cup. Cover the teapot or cup to retain heat while steeping.

Remove leaves

Remove the tea bags or strain out loose leaves promptly after the chosen steep time to avoid bitterness.

Finish and Serve

Add milk and sweetener (optional)

If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of milk and 1 teaspoon of sweetener (adjust to taste). Add milk after removing the tea leaves to prevent curdling and to judge color/strength.

Add lemon or mint (optional)

For a lemon tea, squeeze a wedge and drop the slice into the cup. For mint, gently bruise 2 mint leaves and add to the cup. Note: do not add milk if using lemon (it may curdle).

Give the tea a final gentle stir, taste and adjust sweetness or milk as needed. Serve immediately in a warmed cup.