The Steaming Cup

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Sweet and creamy. With just a smidgen of tea. You can enjoy this one right before bed.

This is one of the mildest tea recipes I have, with lots of milk and just a hint of tea.

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbs loose black tea
• 3 tsp brown sugar

In a small saucepan, heat milk and sugar until just simmering. Remove from heat and stir in tea (or use 2 teabags). Let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out tea leaves. Serve tea warm.

The tart lemon balances the mellow almond and vanilla just perfectly. Have at least 2 cups.

Not just almond, but lemon and vanilla too. It’s a very mellow tasting tea recipe, so you should be prepared to relax while drinking it.

• 4 black tea bags
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups water

Steep the tea and lemon zest together in boiling water for 4 minutes. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, almond and vanilla flavourings. Serve hot.

Serves 4.

You taste the mint more than the lavender but it is still a lovely tea blend

This floral tea is a subtle blend of lavender and mint. Great for a relaxing afternoon. You can also serve it over ice if you want a cooler version in the summer.

• 1 tbs loose tea (green or black)
• 1/2 tsp dried lavender
• 2 tsp dried mint
• 1 cup water

Steep herbs and tea in hot water, not quite boiling for 4 to 5 minutes. Add honey to sweeten your tea, if desired.

Yes, you can combine wine and tea. This spicy recipe mixes them nicely.

A traditional holiday favorite, mulled tea with red wine. A bit of spicy cloves and cinnamon make this a very sophisticated hot tea cocktail. An alternative to mulled cider.

• 1 cup strong tea
• 5 tbs sugar
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Rind of 1 lemon

Boil the tea, lemon rind, sugar, cinnamon and cloves together until the sugar dissolves. Add the red wine and bring to a boil. Strain out cinnamon stick and the rind. You may need to add more sugar, to taste. Serve with a slice of lemon.

This is a peppy tea to give you some energy. It's nice and tart.

A tangy blend of ginger and cranberries. This tart tea recipe will make your taste buds jump for joy, and wake you up in the morning.

• 2 tbs loose black tea
• 2 cups hot water
• 1/2 cup fresh ginger, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup whole cranberries
• 1/2 cup cranberry juice

Steep tea, ginger slices and whole cranberries in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and add cranberry juice. Heat through and serve warm. This recipe makes 2 cups of tea.

Marmalade adds a very tangy touch to a cup of black tea

A zesty marmalade tea that will help you wake up in the mornings.

• 5 cups water
• 3 tbs loose black tea
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tbs sugar
• 2 tbs lemon juice

Heat water to near boiling, and steep tea for about 5 minutes. Add marmalade, lemon juice and sugar. Stir slowly until marmalade is dissolved and blended through. Strain and serve for about 6 people.

Chocolate and tea go well together on a cold day

Chocolate goes well with tea, not just coffee. You can brew up this recipe is a jiffy, using instant hot chocolate powder and bags of mint tea. It’s a great fast recipe when you have people over unexpectedly. If you don’t have mint tea, you can use regular black tea with 2 or 3 teaspoons of dried mint.

• 6 mint tea bags
• 6 cups milk
• 6 tbs hot chocolate powder

In a saucepan, heat milk with tea bags until almost boiling. Steep for a couple of minutes and strain out tea bags. Pour our 6 mugs of milk, then stir in a tablespoon of chocolate powder in each mug.
Serves 6.