Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavor Enhancements
Spices (optional)
Method
Preparation
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags directly into the boiling water.
Steep Tea
Remove the kettle from the heat and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Flavoring
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, add 2 tablespoons of honey to the tea while it's still warm, stirring until fully dissolved.
Add Lemon Juice
Squeeze in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for a refreshing tang.
Add Milk or Cream (optional)
If desired, stir in 0.5 cups of milk or cream for a creamier texture.
Spicing Up (optional)
Add Spices
If you like, sprinkle in 0.5 teaspoons of cinnamon and/or ginger to enhance the flavor of the tea.
Serving
Serve Hot
Pour the tea into cups and serve hot. Enjoy your comforting hot tea!
