Lemon Tea

Lemon Tea is a refreshing drink made by preparing tea decoction then adding lemon juice and honey to it when it is warm. Lemon Tea is a great alternate to the regular tea that is a must try at home during relaxing weekends. Lemon Tea Recipe is explained in this post with step by step pictures and video.

Lemon tea is black tea with lemon juice and honey. You can add honey or sugar as per your taste or have the tea without sweetener. Lemon Tea is my favorite, its best to have during summers. Nothing is as refreshing than to have this Lemon Tea after a hot tiring day. I am not much of a tea person but can have it once in a while.

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• About Lemon Tea
• Lemon Tea Video
• Lemon Tea Ingredients
• How to make Lemon Tea Step by Step
• Expert Tips
• Serving & Storing Suggestion
• FAQS
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About Lemon Tea

A simple tea with the infusion of tea decoction, lemon juice and honey. I love hot beverages and cold beverages depends on the climate and my mood. Also I can’t stand any beverage which turns my tea and coffee to be cold but few exceptions are there like iced lemon tea, cold coffee etc. But on the flip side, hubby loves tea either hot or cold so made this Lemon Tea for him and I too enjoyed it.

I love to have hot lemon tea during my mid mornings around 11 AM when I feel a bit tired after all house chores. Tea is such a refreshing drink – a cup of hot tea with milk or without milk makes any dull day fresh.

Lemon Tea preparation is very easy – First boil water, then add tea powder boil well to make a tea decoction. Then strain and when it is still warm add lemon juice and honey to it and your hot lemon tea is ready. Lemon Tea is very soothing, refreshing and comforting to have at anytime of the day.

This simple lemon tea is soothing for sore throats and colds and best as a morning drink. It is very easy and simple to make and gets done in just few minutes. Do try this Lemon Tea and enjoy!

Lemon Tea Video

More Tea Recipes

• Green tea
• Black Tea
• Ginger cardamom tea
• Cinnamon honey tea
• Sulaimani chai

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Lemon Tea Ingredients

• Water – Use regular drinking water chilled.
• Tea powder – Use good quality tea powder as it is the main flavoring in this tea.
• Lemon – Cut and use fresh lemon while squeezing.
• Sweetener – I have used honey. You can also use white sugar or brown sugar.

How to make Lemon Tea Step by Step

1.First cut lemons. Use fresh juicy lemons.

2.Extract juice using a lemon squeezer.

3.Collect the juice and discard the remains. Set aside.

4.To a sauce pan add 2 cups water.

5.Add 2 teaspoon tea powder.

6.Give a quick mix.

7.Let it boil for 2-3 minutes.

8.Boil well but not for too long just for 2-3 minutes is enough.

9.Let it come to a rolling boil like this.

10.Switch off.

11.Set aside covered for few minutes.

12.Now strain the tea decoction using a strainer.

13.Discard the remains.

14.Now add 3/4 cup warm tea decoction to a serving glass.

15.Add 1/4 cup warm water to it. This is to thin the decoction if you like your tea a bit strong then skip adding water.

16.Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to it.

17.Add 2 teaspoon honey or sugar or any sweetener of your choice.

18.Mix this well.

19.Add a slice of lemon and your lemon tea is ready to serve!

Warm Lemon Tea is ready!

Expert Tips

• Do not boil tea for more time after tea powder is added else it will become strong and bitter.
• Also do not add lemon juice when the tea is hot it may become bitter.
• Always add honey only when the tea is warm.
• You can add 1 teaspoon grated ginger and first boil it in water then add tea powder and follow the rest of the steps – Your Ginger Lemon Tea is ready!
• You can add a pinch of cinnamon for a great flavor.
• You can replace honey with sugar or any sweetener of your choice.
• You can add ginger and cardamom for a great flavor. First boil water then add 1 teaspoon grated ginger and 2 cardamom and let it boil once it steeps in add tea powder let it boil for 2 mins then strain. Add lemon juice and sweetener.
• Add mint leaves for a minty flavor.
• You can even add ice cubes and serve Iced Lemon Tea.

Serving & Storing Suggestion

• You can Lemon Tea anytime of the day but restrict to maximum 2 times a day.
• I would recommend to make it fresh and consume for best flavor.
• I would not recommend storing Lemon Tea as it tastes best only when had fresh.

FAQS

1.What is Lemon Tea?

Lemon Tea is prepared by making a strong tea decoction then adding lemon juice and honey to it when it is warm.

2.What are the benefits of having Lemon Tea?

Lemon Tea is builds immunity, soother your throat, helps in digestion, promtes weight loss, keeps you hydrated, great source of Vitamin C etc.

3.Is Lemon Tea good for losing weight?

Lemon Tea helps in reducing the amount of fat stored in your body so it definitely helps in losing weight.

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