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Hot Tea Recipe

Inspired by Proper Chophouse
Time10m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Tea

Method

Tea

1

Boil water

Measure 2 cups of fresh cold water and pour into a kettle or saucepan. Bring the water to the appropriate temperature: for black tea bring to a rolling boil (about 212°F / 100°C); for green tea heat just below boiling (about 175–185°F / 80–85°C); for most herbal teas bring to a rolling boil.

2

Steep tea bag

Place 1 tea bag in a mug. Pour the hot water over the tea bag so it is fully submerged. Steep for the recommended time: 3–5 minutes for black tea, 2–3 minutes for green tea, and 5–7 minutes for herbal tea. Adjust steeping time to taste (longer = stronger).

3

Sweeten

Remove the tea bag after steeping. Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar (or more to taste) until dissolved.

4

Add lemon or milk

If using lemon, squeeze the lemon wedge into the tea and drop the wedge in or discard. If using milk (common with black teas), add 2 tablespoons and stir. Do not add both lemon and milk together (they can curdle).

5

Serve

Taste and adjust sweetness or milk. Serve immediately while hot.