Jul 14 2026

Lemon Tea Recipe

Time10m
Serves2

Make Lemon Tea Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Garnish

Method

Brewing the Tea

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a small saucepan or kettle, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 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

  1. 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

  1. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish each cup with a lemon slice and 2 mint leaves if desired.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Serve the lemon tea hot. Optionally, allow it to cool and serve over ice for a refreshing iced lemon tea.

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