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Traditional Lemon Tea Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag.
• 100g sugar.
• 3 lemons.
• 800ml filtered water.
• Some ice cubes.

Traditional Lemon Tea Brewing Method

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Wash the lemons thoroughly, cut two lemons in half and squeeze out the juice, preferably using a strainer to remove the seeds.
• Slice the remaining lemon into thin slices.

Step 2: Steep the Tea

• Boil 300ml of filtered water.
• Pour boiling water into a cup, add the tea bag, and steep for about 5 – 10 minutes until the tea turns a deep yellow color, then remove the tea bag.
• Note, to ensure the tea is delicious and not bitter, avoid boiling the tea directly.

Step 3: Prepare the Sugar Syrup

• Boil about 300ml of filtered water.
• Add 100g of sugar into the water and continue boiling for about 4 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely, then turn off the heat.
• Using sugar syrup instead of granulated sugar will help the sugar dissolve into the tea faster.

Step 4: Brew Lemon Tea and Enjoy

• Pour the steeped tea into a glass, mix with 50ml of sugar syrup and 1 teaspoon of lime juice.
• Stir well to dissolve the ingredients, add ice cubes, and garnish with a few thin lime slices on the rim of the glass, then enjoy.
• Note, to suit your taste preferences, you can adjust the amount of sugar and lime for the drink.

2. How to brew lemon tea using dried tea leaves

Step 1: Prepare the ingredients

• Use a knife to lightly scrape the lemon peel, then wash it thoroughly and let it dry. This step helps reduce the lemon zest to prevent bitterness from mixing with the lemon juice.
• Squeeze the lemons to extract the juice, removing the seeds.
• Clean and halve the lemons, then squeeze out the juice, removing the seeds.

Step 2: Steep the tea

• Boil 150ml of water, then let it cool to about 70 – 80 degrees Celsius.
• Put 20g of dry tea leaves into a cup, pour in the hot water, and steep for about 15 minutes, then strain and discard the leaves.

Step 3: Brew the tea

• Add lemon juice and sugar syrup to the tea, then stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Add ice cubes, stir well, and enjoy.
• To adjust the taste of the lemon tea, you can add more or less sugar and lemon. Any leftover tea can be poured into a bottle, sealed tightly, and stored in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days.

3. How to brew ginger lemon tea

Ingredients

• 5g jasmine tea.
• 20ml honey.
• 10ml simple syrup.
• 10ml lemon juice.
• 5ml ginger syrup.
• Fresh lemons.
• Ice cubes.

Brewing Method

Step 1: Steep the tea

• Boil 150ml of filtered water.
• Put jasmine tea leaves into a cup, pour in 95-degree Celsius hot water to steep the tea for 10 minutes, then strain and discard the leaves.

Step 2: Brew the tea

Pour 80ml of tea concentrate into a glass, add 20ml of honey, 10ml of simple syrup, 10ml of lemon juice, 5ml of ginger syrup, and stir well.

Step 3: Garnish and Enjoy

Add ice cubes to the lemon tea glass. Slice fresh lemons and drop them into the tea glass for decoration and enjoyment.

4. How to brew peach lemon tea

Ingredients

• 5g green tea.

• 20ml honey.
• 10ml simple syrup.
• 5ml lemon juice.
• 20ml peach syrup.
• Canned peaches.
• Ice cubes.

Brewing Method

Step 1: Steep the tea

• Boil 200ml of water.
• Put 5g of green tea leaves into a cup, pour in another 200ml of 95-degree Celsius hot water and steep for 10 minutes.
• Strain the tea through a sieve to remove the residue.

Step 2: Brew the tea

• Take 1 piece of canned peach, dice the pomegranate seeds.
• Put the diced canned peach into a glass, pour in 80ml of tea concentrate, then add 10ml of simple syrup, 20ml of honey, 20ml of peach syrup, 5ml of lemon juice, and stir well.

Step 3: Garnish and Enjoy

Pour lemon tea into a glass, garnish with a few small diced peaches and some pomegranate seeds, then enjoy.

5. How to brew lemon chia seed tea

Ingredients

• 4 lemongrass stalks.
• 3 fresh lemons.
• 200g sugar.
• 5 teaspoons chia seeds.

Brewing Method

Step 1: Making lemongrass syrup.

• Cut lemongrass into pieces about 3 - 5ml each, then put them in a pot with 250ml water, 200g sugar. Boil this mixture for 15 minutes then turn off the heat.
• Wash the lemons, cut them in half and squeeze out the juice, removing the seeds.

Step 2: Brewing the tea

Pour lemon juice into 250ml boiling water to cool, add lemongrass syrup, chia seeds, and stir well.

Step 3: Presentation and Enjoyment

Pour the lemon chia tea into a glass, add ice cubes, and then enjoy.

6. How to make butterfly pea lemon tea

Ingredients

• 40g lemongrass tea.
• 20g dried butterfly pea flowers.
• 1 lemon.
• 180ml warm water.
• 30ml simple syrup.
• Ice cubes.

Method

Step 1: Steep the tea

• Cleanse 40g lemongrass tea and 20g dried butterfly pea flowers with warm water.
• Steep the tea and butterfly pea flowers in 200ml warm water for about 15 – 20 minutes.
• Strain the tea to extract the essence and discard the tea leaves.

Step 2: Brew the tea

Pour 100ml butterfly pea tea into a glass, squeeze in half a lemon, and add 30ml simple syrup. At this point, the butterfly pea tea will turn purple. Stir all the ingredients well.

Step 3: Garnish and Enjoy

Pour the butterfly pea lemonade into a glass, add ice cubes, and garnish with a few dried butterfly pea flowers on top before enjoying.

7. How to Make Lemongrass Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients

Mix 2 Lipton tea bags, 3 fresh limes, 3 stalks of lemongrass, 2 tablespoons of sugar, strawberry jam, and ice cubes.

How to Brew

Step 1: Steep the Tea

Boil 400ml of water. Pour boiling water into a pitcher, add 2 Lipton tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes before removing the tea bags.

Step 2: Brew the Tea

• Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the tea and stir until completely dissolved.
• Wash the lemongrass, crush it, and then add it to the tea pitcher and stir well.
• Add lemon juice and strawberry jam to the tea pitcher and stir well. You can adjust the lemon and strawberry flavors to your taste.

Step 3: Presentation and Enjoyment

Pour lemongrass strawberry lemonade tea into a glass, add ice cubes, and garnish with a few slices of fresh lime and strawberries. Enjoy!

8. How to Make Peppermint Lemonade Tea

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag.
• 10ml white peppermint syrup.
• 20ml honey.
• 1 fresh lime.
• Peppermint leaves.
• Ice cubes.

To prepare

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Wash the lime, cut it in half, and squeeze out the juice.
• Rinse the mint leaves thoroughly and pat them dry.

Step 2: Steep the Tea

Place the tea bag in 100ml of boiling water and steep for about 10 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare the Tea

Pour 80ml of tea concentrate into a glass, add 20ml of lime juice, 20ml of honey, and 10ml of peppermint syrup. Stir the tea mixture well and add ice cubes.

Step 4: Presentation and Enjoyment

Pour tea into a glass, add a few thin slices of lime and mint leaves for decoration, then enjoy.

Secrets to Making Delicious Homemade Mint Lime Tea

The ingredients for making lime mint tea are easy to find and the tea-making recipes are also very simple and easy to follow. However, to make delicious tea, you need to keep in mind a few tips below:

Prefer using simple syrup instead of granulated sugar.

Sugar helps balance the sourness of lime. For this drink, you can use either cane sugar or simple syrup, but prioritize simple syrup for easier dissolution, saving time, and deeper sweetness.

Steep tea at the right temperature to extract the most flavor and aroma. Avoid boiling tea to prevent bitterness and loss of fragrance. For the best lemon tea, consider quality tea options like dried green tea leaves or tea bags, ensuring freshness.

Choose quality tea leaves for steeping. Proper water temperature and steeping time are crucial for the perfect brew. Avoid boiling tea leaves to prevent bitterness and enhance aroma. If unsure about the best tea for lemon tea, explore options like dried green tea or tea bags, ensuring they are fresh and within their expiration date.

Mind the tea steeping temperature

The ideal water temperature for brewing tea ranges from 85 to 90 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, tea water appears clearer, preserving chlorophyll, and tannins are less likely to oxidize.

Tips for selecting fresh, tasty lemons

Choosing fresh lemons is key to making delicious lemon tea. When purchasing lemons, opt for thin-skinned ones with smooth, glossy surfaces, bright green color, and firm texture. Avoid selecting lemons with dark green color, yellow spots, bruises, mold, or softness, as they may be spoiled, have a strange odor, and lose their natural sourness.