Hot & Cold Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Hot Tea
Iced Tea (Cold)
Method
Hot Tea
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Steep tea
Place 2 tablespoons (or 2 tea bags) of black tea into a teapot or heatproof container. Pour the boiling water over the tea. Cover and steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on desired strength (3 minutes for lighter, 5 minutes for stronger).
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Strain and season
Remove tea bags or strain loose tea leaves. Stir in 2 teaspoons honey and 1 tablespoon lemon juice while hot so they dissolve. Add milk (1/4 cup) only if you prefer milky tea; stir to combine.
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Serve
Ladle the hot tea into cups. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.
Iced Tea (Cold)
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Steep strong tea
Place 4 tablespoons (or 4 tea bags) of black tea into a heatproof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over the tea, cover, and steep 5 to 7 minutes to make a stronger brew that won't become weak when iced.
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Sweeten and cool
Remove tea bags or strain leaves. While the tea is still warm, stir in 3 teaspoons sugar (or 3 tablespoons simple syrup) and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until dissolved. Let the tea cool at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
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Chill and serve
Fill glasses with ice (about 1/2 cup per glass) and pour the cooled tea over ice. Add extra lemon slices and mint leaves to each glass for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate the pitcher until cold.