Classic Comforting Cup Tea (Printable)
A classic comforting cup made using a tea bag with optional honey, milk, or lemon for flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 1 tea bag (black, green, or herbal)
02 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) freshly boiled water
→ Optional Add-ins
03 - 1–2 teaspoons sugar or honey
04 - 1–2 tablespoons milk or plant-based milk
05 - 1 slice lemon
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the tea bag in a cup or mug.
02 - Pour freshly boiled water over the tea bag.
03 - Let the tea steep for 2 to 4 minutes, adjusting time for desired strength.
04 - Remove and discard the tea bag.
05 - Stir in sugar, honey, milk, or lemon as preferred.
06 - Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- It's ready in five minutes flat, which means you can have warmth in your hands whenever you need it most.
- One cup costs pennies but delivers genuine comfort, no fuss or fancy equipment required.
- You control everything—strength, sweetness, flavor—so it tastes exactly how you want it.
02 -
- Steeping too long doesn't always mean better—it can turn your tea bitter and harsh, which defeats the whole purpose of comfort.
- Water temperature and steeping time work together; herbal teas want 5–7 minutes while delicate whites need only 2–3, so pay attention to what you're brewing.
03 -
- Always pour water that's actively hot—if it sits in the kettle cooling down, your tea will taste flat and weak no matter how long you steep.
- Fresh tea bags make a difference; if yours have been sitting in the back of your cabinet for a year, they've lost their punch.