Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Additions
Method
Brewing the Tea
Boil the Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Add Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or 4 tea bags.
Steep
Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavor.
Remove Tea Leaves/Bags
After steeping, remove the tea leaves or tea bags from the kettle.
Adding Optional Ingredients
Sweeten Your Tea
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar or 1 tablespoon of honey to the brewed tea if you prefer it sweet. Stir until dissolved.
Add Milk (Optional)
If desired, pour in 0.5 cups of milk to make a creamy tea.
Add Lemon (Optional)
For a refreshing twist, add 2 slices of lemon to your tea.