Hot Tea Recipe

Time10m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a kettle or saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
3
Strain or Remove Bags
If you used loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups. If you used tea bags, simply remove the bags from the water.

4
Sweeten to Taste
If desired, add sugar or honey to the hot tea, stirring until dissolved.
5
Add Lemon or Milk
For a refreshing twist, add a slice of lemon. Alternatively, for a creamier tea, add milk or cream to taste.