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Tea Recipe

Inspired by Taco Libre North St. Augustine

Time8m

Serves1

Make Tea Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

2 cups Water2 tsp Black tea leaves (or tea bags)1 tbs Fresh ginger, optional (sliced)

Finishing & Sweetening

1 tbs Milk (dairy or plant-based), optional1 tsp Sweetener (sugar, honey, or syrup)1 slice Lemon slice, optional

Method

Tea Base

Heat water

Pour 2 cups of cold water into a small pot or kettle. Heat until it reaches a near-boil (about 200–212°F / 93–100°C). For delicate green or white teas, heat to about 175–185°F (80–85°C) instead.

Brew tea

If using loose leaves: place 2 tsp of black tea leaves into an infuser or teapot. If using tea bags: place 1–2 bags into a cup or pot. Pour the hot water over the tea and, if using, add sliced ginger to the water now.

Steep

Let the tea steep for 3–5 minutes for black tea (3 minutes for lighter flavor, up to 5 for stronger). If using green tea, steep 1.5–3 minutes. Remove the tea leaves/tea bag (and ginger slices) after steeping to avoid bitterness.

Finishing & Sweetening

Add milk

If you prefer milk tea, add 1 tablespoon of milk to the cup and stir gently. Heat can be adjusted before adding milk so the cup is comfortably warm.

Sweeten and garnish

Stir in 1 teaspoon sweetener (adjust to taste). If you prefer lemon instead of milk, add a slice of lemon and do not add milk. Taste and adjust sweetness, milk, or lemon as desired.

Serve

Serve immediately while hot. Makes one 1-cup serving.