Thai Lemon Tea Recipe
Make Thai Lemon Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Flavoring and Sweetening
Serving
Method
Prepare Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea and Lemongrass
Once boiling, add the black tea bags and the bruised lemongrass stalk if using. Turn off the heat and let it steep for 5–7 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags and Lemongrass
After steeping, remove the tea bags and lemongrass from the pot. Discard them.
Flavoring and Sweetening
- 4
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in the fresh lemon juice to the brewed tea.
- 5
Sweeten the Tea
Add granulated sugar and honey to the hot tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
- 6
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool down to room temperature, then place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes.
Serving
- 7
Prepare Glasses
Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- 8
Pour and Garnish
Pour the chilled Thai Lemon Tea over the ice. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a couple of mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
