Tea
This is a simple but luxurious hot punch.
1 pint ( 575ml ) moderately strong tea such as Kandy well
strained
4 tbsp ( 115ml ) lemon juice
3oz ( 75g ) caster sugar
1/2 pint ( 270ml ) brandy
To decorate : lemon slices
Makes 8-10 glasses
Pour the hot tea into a saucepan and add the lemon juice and
sugar.
Heat together, stirring accasionally, until the sugar has completely
dissolved.
Add the brandy and heat the liquid through, but do not let it boil.
To serve, transfer the punch to a preheated bowl and top with lemon
slices.