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Lemon and Honey Tea Recipe
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Stephanie | Slow Living Kitchen
(IC: blogger)
1 cup
20 min
One of my favorite ways to enjoy honey is in a cup of hot tea. This lemon and honey tea is the perfect way to enjoy two of my favorite flavors.
The honey in the tea is a natural sweetener that can help to soothe you when you are fighting whatever winter throws your way.The honey in the tea is a natural sweetener that can help to soothe you when you are fighting whatever winter throws your way.When combined, lemon and honey create a delicious and comforting beverage that can help through this long winter. If you love raw honey in recipes like fermented garlic honey, fermented ginger, honey cranberries, or rosemary tea Why does this recipe work? This lemon tea recipe works because combining lemon and honey creates a refreshing and soothing drink. The lemon adds a tangy, citrus flavor to the tea, while the honey adds a subtle sweetness--it's like warm lemonade! The hot water helps to release the flavors of the lemon and honey and infuse them into the tea. When combined, you have a delicious and comforting beverage. Ingredients
To make a lemon and honey tea, you will need the following ingredients:
- Fresh Lemon Juice: I like using fresh lemons rather than juice because it adds even more flavor to the drink! Yes, it is best to use fresh lemon juice in this recipe. The juice from a fresh lemon will have a brighter, more vibrant flavor than bottled lemon juice, which can taste dull and flat. If you don't have a fresh lemon on hand, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the tea may have less flavor.
- Raw Honey: I use raw honey, but any kind will work well in this recipe. Yes, raw honey contains live cultures, which are beneficial bacteria that can help support a healthy gut. Raw honey has not been pasteurized or filtered, so it retains its natural goodness, including the live cultures.
- Hot water: Now, this is hot and not boiling water. According to Dr. John Skinner, Professor and Extension Apiculture Specialist in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee, shares with the National Institue of Food and Agriculture, "Excessive heat can have detrimental effects on the nutritional value of honey," says Skinner. "Heating up to 37°C (98.6 F) causes the loss of nearly 200 components, part of which are antibacterial."
- Lemon Slices: Finishing this lemon honey tea with a slice of lemon is another books of vitamin c.
- Add some fresh ginger for a spicy kick.
- Substitute the honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Use another type of tea, such as green or black tea, as the base for the lemon and honey.
- Add a few fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing and aromatic twist.
- Try using lime instead of lemon for a slightly different flavor.
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Lemon and Honey Tea Recipe
Recipe details
Ingredients
- Juice of ½ lemon
- One tablespoon of honey
- 1 cup of hot water
Instructions
- In a tea kettle or a pot on the stove, heat water to a hot but not boiling.
- Squeeze the lemon by hand or with a juicer, and half a lemon into a mug.
- Add the honey to your cup and stir until it is fully dissolved.
- Pour water over the lemon and honey and combine the ingredients.
- Let the tea sit for 2-5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Stir with a spoon to make sure the honey is completely
- Enjoy your lemon and honey tea hot!
Tips
- Experiment with different ingredients and combinations to find the variation of this lemon and honey tea that you like best!
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Published February 20th, 2023 8:47 AM
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