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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (84g) Recipe makes 1 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: tea leaves
Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 0mg		0%
Potassium 0mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g		0%
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Recipe #188113 | 15 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Sharon123
Sep 27, 2006

This is more of a technique than a recipe. I adapted this from the Food Network. this would be great using mint or herb teas!

SERVES 1 , 1 cup (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon tea leaves (your choice-I like decaf and herbal)
milk, to taste
sugar, to taste
lemon slice (optional)
honey (optional)

Directions

1
Fill a saucepan with cold water and put it on the stove to boil.
2
As the water just begins to boil, pour a little of it into a teapot to warm it, swirling the water around and then discarding it.
3
For each cup of tea, place a spoonful of loose tea leaves into the empty warmed teapot.
4
Pour the boiling water into the teapot and let the tea steep 3 to 6 minutes, depending on the type of tea leaves.
5
Gently stir the tea before pouring it through a strainer into teacups.
6
Serve with milk and sugar, or lemon slices and honey, to your taste. Enjoy!

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From: Crafty Lady 13

On Dec 31, 2008

I normally use tea bags, but I have to admit, this recipe makes a great cup of tea. I added tea and sugar to the tea and enjoyed my tea with "Cappuccino Biscotti" and "Edinburgh Chocolate Scones". Made for Comfort Cafe.

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From: mike&tiah'smom

On Oct 7, 2008

This is the way my Uncle Colin Dyson (r.i.p.) taught me to make a "proper tea" I've always used fresh cold water, and warmed my pot. I too wish that restaraunts would learn to boil their water!

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From: Halcyon Eve

On Jan 21, 2008

This is virtually identical to how I make tea. I use teabags, usually Red Rose or PG Tips, one per cup plus one for the pot. I brew it for 4 minutes, and I usually have sugar and sometimes lemon. It's perfect this way! But it's very important to 1. prewarm the pot, and 2. use BOILING water--not just hot or simmering. Otherwise it'll be bitter. Thanks, Sharon!

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From: Dienia B.

On Jun 5, 2007

ok this is how i make it to lol dee

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