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 the heat and add 2 tablespoons of tea leaves or 2 tea bags.
3
Steep Tea
Cover the pot and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

4
Strain or Remove Tea Bags
If you used loose tea leaves, strain the tea into cups. If you used tea bags, simply remove them from the pot.
5
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, sweeten your tea with honey, add a splash of lemon juice, or stir in some milk or cream.
6
Serve Hot
Serve the hot tea immediately and enjoy!