Hot Tea Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Boil the Water

   In a kettle or pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add Tea

   Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of tea leaves or 2 tea bags to the water.

3. 3

   Steep the Tea

   Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes for black tea, 3 minutes for green tea, or according to package instructions for herbal tea.

4. 4

   Strain the Tea

   If using loose leaf tea, strain the tea into a teapot or directly into cups to remove the leaves. If using tea bags, simply remove the bags.

5. 5

   Sweeten to Taste

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar, adjusting to your taste preference.

6. 6

   Add Lemon and Milk

   Add lemon slices for a citrusy flavor and milk if desired, stirring gently.

7. 7

   Serve Hot

   Pour the hot tea into cups and serve immediately. Enjoy your comforting hot tea!