Hot Tea Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 cups of black tea leaves or tea bags. Let it steep for about 5 minutes.

3
Sweeten the Tea
After the tea has steeped, you can add sugar or honey to taste. Stir well until dissolved.
4
Add Lemon and Milk (Optional)
If desired, add lemon slices and/or milk to your tea for added flavor.
5
Add Cinnamon (Optional)
For a warm spice flavor, add a cinnamon stick and let it steep for an additional 2 minutes.

6
Strain and Serve
Remove the tea bags or strain the tea leaves. Pour the hot tea into cups, serve hot, and enjoy!