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Lemon Iced Tea
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Source: https://recipheon.com/en/recipes/drinks/lemon-iced-tea
About this recipe
Lemon iced tea is a classic homemade drink made with black tea, lemon, honey, and ice. Lemon gives it a fresh, tart profile, while black tea provides a stronger base than water and juice alone. Steep the tea briefly and wait until it has cooled slightly before adding the honey. This keeps the flavor clean and refreshing without the need for premade syrup.
Ingredients
2 black tea bags
1 lemon
800 ml water
1 tablespoon honey
ice cubes
Steps
Prepare 800 ml of water at the temperature recommended on the black tea package. Steep two tea bags for 3–4 minutes unless the package states otherwise, then remove them. Set the tea aside to cool.
Wash the lemon thoroughly. First cut off a few thin slices for the pitcher, then squeeze the remaining lemon. Remove the seeds.
Stir the honey into the slightly warm tea until dissolved, then add the lemon juice. Once cooled, refrigerate until thoroughly cold. You can make the tea ahead to give it time to chill. Allow approximately 60–90 minutes for the whole batch to cool and chill. To speed up cooling, place the container in a cold-water bath and stir the tea before refrigerating. Serve only once the base is cold.
Add the lemon slices and serve over ice. The ice is there to keep the tea cold, not to cool down a hot infusion. If the drink will stand for longer, remove the slices with their peel to limit increasing bitterness.
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