The Perfect Recipe For Friendship Tea
Ingredients
- Black Tea: Use your favorite variety of black tea e.g., Earl Grey, Assam, Darjeeling.
- Cinnamon Sticks: 1 stick per cup of tea.
- Cloves: 2-3 cloves per cup of tea.
- Orange Zest: Zest from 1 orange a pinch per cup of tea.
- Lemon Zest: Zest from 1 lemon a pinch per cup of tea.
- Ground Allspice: A pinch per cup of tea.
- Ground Cardamom: A pinch per cup of tea.
- Sugar: To taste typically 1-2 teaspoons per cup (adjust according to preference).
Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients:
- Before crafting your Friendship Tea, ensure you have all the ingredients on hand.
Step 2: Prepare the Tea Base:
- Start by brewing a strong cup of black tea. Depending on your desire, you can use tea bags or loose tea leaves.
- Use about 2 teaspoons of tea leaves or one tea bag per cup of water. Steep the tea in freshly boiled water for 3-5 minutes or until it reaches your desired strength.
Step 3: Add Spices:
- While the tea is still hot, add 1 cinnamon stick, 2-3 cloves, a pinch of ground allspice, and a pinch of ground cardamom to each cup. The pleasant scents of these spices will be infused into the tea. Stir gently to combine.
Step 4: Zest It Up:
- Grate the zest from an orange and a lemon. Sprinkle a generous pinch of each zest into the teacups. The citrusy aroma will enhance the overall experience of Friendship Tea.
Step 5: Sweeten to Taste:
- Add sugar to your tea to reach your desired level of sweetness. Start with 1-2 teaspoons per cup and adjust according to your preference. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 6: Enjoy and Share:
- Serve your Friendship Tea while it’s still warm. The blend of black tea, aromatic spices, and citrusy zest will delight your senses and warm your heart.
- Share this special tea with your friends and loved ones to create memorable moments together.