Lemon Tea Hot Beverage (Printable version)
A warm blend of black tea, fresh lemon juice, and honey for a soothing, aromatic drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tea
01 - 2 cups water
02 - 2 black tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf black tea
→ Citrus & Sweetener
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
04 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup for vegan option
→ Optional Garnishes
05 - Lemon slices for serving
06 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or small saucepan.
02 - Pour boiling water over black tea bags or loose tea in a teapot or heatproof jug. Let steep for 3 to 4 minutes, then remove tea bags or strain leaves.
03 - Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey (or maple syrup) until fully dissolved.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding extra lemon juice or sweetener if desired.
05 - Pour tea into cups and garnish with a lemon slice or fresh mint leaves as preferred. Serve hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- It's the fastest comfort you can make, ready in the time it takes water to boil and tea to steep
- That balance of tart lemon and golden honey feels like a warm hug from the inside
- It works equally well when you need a pick-me-up or when you're nursing a scratchy throat
02 -
- Don't let the tea bags sit longer than four minutes or your tea turns bitter and loses its brightness
- Fresh squeezed lemon juice makes this taste like someone who cares made it, bottled juice just tastes like convenience
03 -
- If you want to go caffeine-free without losing comfort, swap the black tea for chamomile or rooibos and nothing else changes except the gentle calm it brings
- The secret that transforms this from ordinary to unforgettable is using honey that tastes like something, not the mild stuff, find raw honey if you can