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Black Tea
Black Tea Ingredients
Black tea leaves | 1 tsp per cup (or 1 tea bag per cup) | |
Water | 1 cup per serving | |
Sugar or honey | To taste | |
Lemon slices | Optional | |
Milk | Optional |
Black Tea is a classic and widely consumed beverage known for its robust flavor and rich aroma. Made from fully oxidized tea leaves, black tea offers a slightly bitter taste with sweet undertones. It\’s enjoyed both hot and iced, and often complemented with milk, sugar, lemon, or honey. Black tea is a staple in many cultures and provides a perfect energy boost to start the day or as an afternoon refreshment.
Directions
- Bring water to a rolling boil in a kettle.
- Add black tea leaves to a teapot or use a tea bag in each cup.
- Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves or tea bags.
- Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on the desired strength.
- Remove the tea leaves or tea bags.
- Add sugar, honey, lemon slices, or milk to taste, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy hot, or let it cool and serve over ice for iced tea.
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