how long do you boil tea
1 Put the lid on the teapot to stop the pot from cooling down too quickly and to keep the aromatic ingredients in the tea. 2  Steep for 10 - 15 minutes. 3  If you boil the water in a saucepan rather than in a kettle, you can add the ginger to the saucepan and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.