Tea Recipe

Boil water

Pour 1 cup (240 ml) cold water into a small saucepan or kettle. Bring water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.

Add tea

If using loose black tea, place 1 tsp of tea leaves into a teapot or directly into the mug using an infuser. If using a tea bag, place the bag in the mug.

Steep

Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves or tea bag. Steep for 3–5 minutes depending on desired strength (3 minutes for lighter, up to 5 for stronger).

Strain or remove bag

Remove the tea bag or strain the leaves from the teapot into the mug so loose leaves are removed.

Add milk and sweetener (optional)

If you want milk tea, add 2 tablespoons of milk to the hot tea and stir. Add 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon honey to sweeten; stir until dissolved. Alternatively, skip milk and add a slice of lemon instead of milk, if desired.

Adjust and serve

Taste and adjust: add more milk or sweetener if preferred. Serve immediately while hot.

Discard used tea bag or rinse out the tea leaves and clean the infuser. Rinse the teapot, saucepan/kettle, and mug with warm soapy water and allow to dry.