Jul 09 2026
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Hot Herbal & Black Tea Recipe

Inspired by Tops Diner
Time15m
Serves2

Make Hot Herbal & Black 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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Tea Base

Herbal Infusion

Method

Preparation of Tea Base

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep Black Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes.

Herbal Infusion

  1. 3

    Prepare Herbal Ingredients

    While the tea is steeping, grate 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger and gather 10 fresh mint leaves.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    After the tea has steeped for 5 minutes, strain the tea to remove the leaves. In the same saucepan, add the grated ginger, mint leaves, honey, and lemon juice to the strained black tea. Stir well.

  3. 5

    Heat Infusion

    Place the saucepan back on low heat and simmer the mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 6

    Serve

    Pour the hot herbal and black tea into cups and serve immediately. You can garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

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