Hot Tea Recipe

Time10m

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.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 4 teaspoons of loose leaf tea or 4 tea bags to the water. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
3
Strain Tea
If using loose leaf tea, use a strainer to remove the tea leaves. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags from the kettle.

4
Add Flavorings
If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, or add milk to taste. Adjust to your preference.
5
Serve
Pour the hot tea into cups and serve immediately.