Jul 13 2026

Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Make 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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Base Ingredients

Optional Add-ins

Method

Brewing Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

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

  2. 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. 3

    Remove Tea

    After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain the tea leaves from the water.

Flavoring (Optional)

  1. 4

    Add Sugar

    If desired, stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until dissolved.

  2. 5

    Add Milk

    For a creamy texture, add 0.5 cups of milk and stir well.

  3. 6

    Add Lemon

    For a refreshing twist, add a slice of lemon to your tea.

  4. 7

    Add Honey

    Alternatively, you can sweeten your tea with 1 tablespoon of honey.

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