Lemon Tea
This soothing caffeine-free lemon tea is made with just 3 ingredients. Sip on a cup to fight off a cold or whenever you need a comforting, warm drink.
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about ⅔ medium lemon)
- 1 ¾ cups hot water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 slices lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Put lemon juice in a mug. Pour in hot water.Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Set water temperature to 208°F.
- Stir in honey.
- Garnish with slices of lemon.
Notes
- Use a citrus juicer to make squeezing lemons fast and easy. It catches both the pulp and seeds.
- If you prefer drinks less sweet, you can use less honey, but the tea will be more tart.
- Add green herbs such as mint or basil for an additional pop of brightness.
Nutrition
Calories: 202 | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.4mg