Hot Tea Recipe

Inspired by Panera

Time15m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a kettle or pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 tsp of tea leaves or place 4 tea bags into the water.
3
Steep
Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.

4
Strain Tea
If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into a cup using a fine mesh strainer. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.
5
Add Optional Ingredients
Add sugar, honey, lemon juice, or milk to taste, and stir well. If desired, add a cinnamon stick for extra flavor.
6
Serve
Serve the hot tea immediately while it’s warm. Enjoy your hot cup of tea!