Tea / Herbal Tea Recipe
Make Tea / Herbal 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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Base Ingredients
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves or Herbal Blend
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 teaspoons of tea leaves or your preferred herbal blend. Stir gently.
- 3
Steep
Cover the saucepan and let the tea steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Serving
- 4
Strain
After steeping, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the tea into a teapot or individual cups to remove the leaves.
- 5
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, add honey, lemon juice, fresh ginger slices, or mint leaves to your tea for added flavor.
- 6
Serve
Serve the tea hot and enjoy! Adjust sweetness or flavor with optional add-ins to taste.
