Seasonal Hot Tea Recipe
Make Seasonal Hot Tea Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Seasonal Flavors
Optional Additions
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, add 4 tsp of loose tea leaves or 4 tea bags to the boiling water.
- 3
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the tea simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- 5
Sweeten
After simmering, remove the pot from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, adjusting to taste.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the tea into cups using a fine mesh strainer to remove solids. If desired, add milk or cream and garnish with mint leaves.