Hot Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring (Optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags.
- 3
Steep Tea
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5 to 7 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.
Serving
- 4
Strain or Remove Tea Bags
If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into a teapot or directly into cups. If using tea bags, simply remove them.
- 5
- 6
Serve Hot
Pour the hot tea into cups and serve immediately.