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Tea Recipe

Inspired by Vito's

Time12m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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For the tea

2 cups Water1 1/2 tsp Tea leaves (black, loose) or 1 black tea bag1 cups Milk (whole or milk of choice)1 tsp granulated sugar0 to taste Optional: honey0 to taste Optional: lemon wedge

For serving

1 unit Tea strainer (if using loose leaves)1 unit Cup or mug1 unit Teaspoon

Method

For the tea

Heat water

Pour 2 cups of cold water into a small saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring just to a boil (small bubbles, steam rising) — about 3–5 minutes depending on stove.

Steep tea

If using loose tea: add 1.5 teaspoons of black tea leaves to a teapot or infuser. If using a tea bag: add the tea bag to a cup. Pour the boiling water over the tea and let steep for 3–5 minutes for a standard-strength cup (shorter for lighter, longer for stronger).

Warm the milk (optional)

While tea steeps, warm 1 cup of milk in a separate small saucepan over low heat until steaming but not boiling (about 2–3 minutes). If you prefer no milk, skip this step.

Combine and sweeten

Remove the tea leaves or tea bag. Pour the steeped tea into your cup (if you warmed milk separately, pour the milk into the cup now). Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar, or honey/lemon to taste. Taste and adjust sweetness or milk amount.

For serving

Place a strainer over the cup if you used loose leaves. Pour the tea through to catch leaves. Stir with a teaspoon and serve while hot.