Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Brewing Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags. Allow it to steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
- 3
Remove Tea
After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain the tea leaves from the water.
Flavoring (Optional)
- 4
Add Sugar
If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved.
- 5
Add Milk
For a creamy texture, add 0.5 cups of milk and stir well.
- 6
Add Lemon
For a refreshing twist, add a slice of lemon to your tea.
- 7
Add Honey
Alternatively, you can sweeten your tea with 1 tablespoon of honey.