Hot Tea, The Republic Of Tea - 3 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Water Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Heat the Water
In a kettle, bring 2 cups of filtered water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Measure the Tea Leaves
While the water is heating, measure out the black tea leaves (2 tsp), green tea leaves (1 tsp), and herbal tea blend (1 tsp).
- 3
Combine Tea in a Teapot
Once the water is boiling, pour it over the combined tea leaves in a teapot. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After 5 minutes, strain the tea into a cup or a serving pitcher, discarding the tea leaves.
Flavoring the Tea
- 5
Add Honey
Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey to the brewed tea while it is still hot, adjusting to taste.
- 6
Add Lemon Juice
Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to enhance the flavor. Stir well to combine.
- 7
Taste and Adjust
Taste the tea and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more honey or lemon juice if desired.