Hot Tea Recipe

Time10m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add either loose leaf tea or tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes depending on your strength preference.
3
Sweeten the Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain the loose leaf tea. Add honey or sugar to taste.
4
Serve
Pour the hot tea into a cup and add lemon slices if desired. Enjoy your hot tea!