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Black Tea

September 8, 2024  Saket Kumar Avatar
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

  1. Bring water to a rolling boil in a kettle.
  2. Add black tea leaves to a teapot or use a tea bag in each cup.
  3. Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves or tea bags.
  4. Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on the desired strength.
  5. Remove the tea leaves or tea bags.
  6. Add sugar, honey, lemon slices, or milk to taste, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy hot, or let it cool and serve over ice for iced tea.

Servings

1

Calories in serving

2

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

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Skill Level

Easy