Jul 09 2026

Tea Recipe

Inspired by NICO Kitchen + Bar
Time15m
Serves4

Make 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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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

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

  2. 2

    Add Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat. Add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags to the water.

Brewing

  1. 3

    Steep Tea

    Cover the kettle and let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.

  2. 4

    Remove Tea Leaves

    If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.

Serving

  1. 5

    Add Optional Ingredients

    Add sugar, milk, lemon slices, or honey to taste, if desired.

  2. 6

    Serve Hot

    Pour the tea into cups and serve hot.

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