Start boiling some water. For this recipe, you will need some very hot, almost-boiling water. You can boil some water by putting water in a kettle and turning on the stove. You can also use a coffee maker, an electric kettle, or even a cup and microwave. Take the water off the stove just before it starts to boil. If you are using a coffee maker or a microwave, then just let the water cool down a little bit before using it.