Jul 14 2026

Hot Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Make Hot Tea Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Tea Base

Flavoring (Optional)

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 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. 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

  1. 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.

  2. 5

    Flavor the Tea

    Add sugar, honey, lemon juice, or milk/cream to taste based on your preference.

  3. 6

    Serve Hot

    Pour the hot tea into cups and serve immediately.

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