Tea Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags to the water.
3
Steep the Tea
Allow the tea to steep for about 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavor.
4
Strain the Tea
If you used loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer. If you used tea bags, simply remove them from the pot.
5
Sweeten (Optional)
If you prefer your tea sweet, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar to each cup while the tea is still hot, stirring until dissolved.
6
Add Milk or Lemon (Optional)
For a creamier tea, add up to 1 cup of milk to your tea. Alternatively, if you enjoy a citrus note, add a slice of lemon to your cup.
7
Serve
Serve the tea hot, and enjoy your freshly brewed cup of tea!