How to make a hot cup of tea
New to tea? Fear not; here you’ll learn how to make tea properly
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Equipment
- Water cooker Optional but recommended
- Teaspoon To measure tea - only in case you don’t use tea bags
- Mug with tea infuser and lid Alternatively: a regular mug and a tea strainer (or tea bag)
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. loose tea or a teabag
- 1 Cup water
Instructions
- Bring freshly taped water* to a boil**.
- Optional - Warm the cup for better results by rinsing it with hot water and then discharging this water.
- Place the tea in the cup. Add the freshly heated water.Let the tea steep. Optionally, cover.
- Remove tea after steeping time** is over.
- Add milk and/sugar if desired and enjoy.
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Notes
*Fell free to use tap water, filtered water or bottled non-carbonated water
**Water temperature and steeping time vary depending on the tea type. Use this chart as a general guideline (here for a bigger image):
**Water temperature and steeping time vary depending on the tea type. Use this chart as a general guideline (here for a bigger image):
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz. | Calories: 1kcal
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 1kcal