Lemon Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a small saucepan or kettle, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Add 2 teaspoons of black tea leaves or 2 tea bags to the boiling water. Turn off the heat and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
Flavoring the Tea
- 3
Strain and Flavor
Strain the tea into cups to remove the leaves or remove the tea bags. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar to the tea. Stir well to combine.
Garnishing and Serving
- 4
Garnish
Garnish each cup with a lemon slice and 2 mint leaves if desired.
- 5
