Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparing the Tea
- 1
Boiling Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steeping the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 2 tablespoons of loose leaf black tea or 2 tea bags to the water. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.
Adding Optional Ingredients
- 3
Sweetening the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain the loose leaf tea. If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of honey for sweetness.
- 4
Flavoring the Tea
Add lemon slices, milk or cream, a pinch of cinnamon, or fresh mint leaves according to your taste preference.
Serving the Tea
- 5
Pouring the Tea
Pour the hot tea into cups, ensuring to strain out any loose tea leaves if necessary.
- 6
Enjoying Your Tea
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your comforting cup of tea!
