Endless Cup Of Hot Tea Or Herbal Tea Recipe
Make Endless Cup Of Hot Tea Or 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
Herbal Variations (optional)
Method
Preparation of Base Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the black tea leaves or bags. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 3
Strain or Remove Tea Bags
If using loose tea leaves, strain the tea into a teapot or heatproof container. If using tea bags, simply remove them.
Optional Herbal Enhancements
- 4
Add Herbal Ingredients
If you want to create a herbal tea variation, add chamomile flowers, peppermint leaves, or lemon balm leaves to the steeping tea at the same time as the black tea.
- 5
Sweeten to Taste
Once you have strained the tea, add honey or your preferred sweetener to taste, stirring until fully dissolved.
- 6
Garnish with Lemon
Serve the tea hot in cups, garnished with a lemon slice if desired.
