Leafy Wonders

Recipes

Making a cup of tea can be a simple yet delightful process. Here are a few different recipes for various types of tea, including black tea, green tea, herbal tea, and chai.

Basic Black Tea

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose black tea
  • Sugar/honey/milk (optional)

Instructions:

  • Boil the water in a kettle or saucepan.
  • Place the tea bag or loose tea in a cup or teapot.
  • Pour the boiling water over the tea.
  • Steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
  • Remove the tea bag or strain out the loose tea.
  • Add sugar, honey, or milk to taste, if desired. Stir and enjoy!
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Green Tea

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 green tea bag or 1 teaspoon loose green tea
  • Lemon or honey (optional)

Instructions:

  • Heat the water until just below boiling (about 175°F or 80°C).
  • Add the tea bag or loose tea to a cup or teapot.
  • Pour the water over the tea.
  • Steep for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bag or strain out the loose tea.
  • Add lemon or honey if you like. Stir and enjoy!

Herbal Tea (Chamomile)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 chamomile tea bag or 1 teaspoon dried chamomile flowers
  • Honey or lemon (optional)

Instructions:

  • Boil the water in a kettle or saucepan.
  • Place the chamomile tea bag or dried flowers in a cup.
  • Pour the boiling water over the chamomile.
  • Steep for 5-7 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bag or strain out the flowers.
  • Add honey or lemon to taste, if desired. Stir and enjoy!
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Chai Tea (Spiced Indian Tea)

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup of milk (or milk alternative)
  • 1-2 teaspoons loose black tea or 1 tea bag
  • 1-2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
  • Spices (e.g., cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, ginger, cloves, or black pepper)

Instructions:

  • In a saucepan, combine water and spices. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the black tea and boil for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour in milk and sugar, then bring back to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Strain into a cup to remove tea leaves and spices.
  • Adjust sugar to taste and enjoy!

Iced Tea

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups of water
  • 4 tea bags (black, green, or herbal)
  • Sweetener (sugar or honey, optional)
  • Lemon or mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  • Boil 4 cups of water in a pot.
  • Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and, if desired, stir in sweetener while it's still warm.
  • Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with lemon or mint if desired.
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Feel free to customize these recipes based on your preferences. Enjoy your tea!