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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian Beverages » Lemon Tea

    Published: Mar 29, 2020 | Last Updated On: Aug 15, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Lemon Tea

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    Lemon Tea is a refreshing tea where lemon juice is added in black or green tea. It soothes the throat, prevents cough and congestion, and helps in weight loss. Here is how to make it.

    Do try my other tea recipes like Hibiscus Tea, Saffron Tea, or Turmeric Ginger Tea.

    Lemon tea served in cups.

    Tea, is one of those beverages that is a must in almost every household.

    Every morning begins with tea and when the office time ends, everyone just relaxes at the comfort of their home with another cup of tea.

    For me, it is also a mind soother, that relaxes me every time I am tired or running a very busy schedule.

    In between, when I get a cup of hot tea, it just makes everything better.

    While I start my morning with everyone’s favorite Masala Chai, I like to relax in the evening with a soothing LEMON TEA or just like to sip it post Lunch.

    Just like Masala Tea, this tea is also prepared with black tea but without milk and has a lot of lemon juice.

    Easy to make, this heavenly tea gets ready in just 5 minutes.

    Enjoy it on its own or serve it along with some snacks, the choice is yours.

    What is Lemon Tea?

    It is a simple beverage that will surely refresh you as soon as you take a sip.

    To make this easy and quick tea, black tea is boiled in the water for a few minutes and then strained in a cup.

    Add lemon juice, honey, and give it a mix. Your tea is ready!

    You can even add in some mint leaves while boiling the tea, it adds a great flavor and makes your tea even more refreshing.

    You can even make Lemon Iced Tea, just let the strained water come to room temperature, add in some ice cubes and then add in some lemon juice and honey.

    Ingredients

    This recipe just needs 4 ingredients – Black Tea, Water, Lemon Juice, and Honey.

    You can even use green tea instead of black tea to make this lemon version.

    Variations

    With Green Tea

    To make Green Tea with lemon, you have to follow the same process.

    Just substitute black tea with green tea.

    With ginger

    If you want to add ginger in the this tea, add in some grated ginger in the boiling water.

    Let it simmer for about a minute before you add the black tea.

    Health Benefits

    It keeps you hydrated.

    Promotes weight loss, by keeping pH levels in balance.

    Also build immunity.

    Controls blood sugar, and therefore very good for diabetic people.

    It soothes your throat, in the case of cough or cold.

    It helps in digestion, as it helps the kidney and liver to function smoothly.

    This tea also helps to clear the skin, as the Vitamin C and antioxidants present in it works wonder for the skin.

    Side Effects

    While it is extremely good for your body, too much of anything can be harmful to you and it goes the same with Lemon Tea as well.

    As it has lemon juice, the excess quantity of it can cause ulcers or can cause heartburn or acidity for some people.

    What is the best time to drink this tea?

    The best time to drink this tea is in the morning, something that you drink on an empty stomach.

    You can also sip one post-lunch or in the evening during your tea time break.

    Step By Step Recipe

    Heat water in a pan.

    Water heating in a pan.

    Once the water comes to a boil, simmer the heat. Add tea leaves and let them steep for a minute.

    Tea leaves added in water.

    Strain the tea in serving cups.

    Tea strained in serving cups.

    Add lemon juice and honey and stir well. Serve immediately.

    Lemon juice and added in tea.

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    Lemon Tea is a refreshing tea where lemon juice is added in black or green tea. It soothes the throat, prevents cough and congestion and helps in weightloss. Here is how to make lemon tea recipe.

    Lemon Tea Recipe

    Lemon Tea is a refreshing tea where lemon juice is added in black or green tea. It soothes the throat, prevents cough and congestion and helps in weightloss. Here is how to make it.
    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Continental
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 23kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups Water
    • 2 teaspoon Black Tea
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 2 teaspoon Honey
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    Instructions

    • Heat water in a pan.
    • Once the water comes to a boil, simmer the heat.
    • Add tea leaves and let them steep for a minute.
    • Strain the tea in serving cups.
    • Add lemon juice and honey and stir well.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    You can use green tea in place of black tea.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 8mg
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    1. Terry L. Turpeau

      May 09, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      I just can’t wait to try this recipe.
      Tried and it is just great!
      Thanks,
      Terry

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      • Neha Mathur

        May 10, 2020 at 1:20 pm

        Happy to hear 🙂

        Reply
    2. Shreyanka

      June 08, 2020 at 3:33 am

      5 stars
      I like how you have presented the recipe(and variations) in so many ways for all kinds of audience. Keep up the good work!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 08, 2020 at 3:04 pm

        Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lily Matty

      June 19, 2020 at 5:53 pm

      I enjoy taking just lemon juice and honey. Haven’t really tried making it with a tea. Will do that. Thanks a lot

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 20, 2020 at 2:04 am

        That is also very good. I sometimes make this tea.

        Reply
    4. Selene MILLER

      March 18, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      Can I drink this like iced tea?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        March 18, 2021 at 3:17 pm

        Yes, sure

        Reply
    5. ilhaan

      November 24, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      can I use normal tea instead of black tea? Great recipe btw!!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        November 25, 2021 at 7:41 am

        Yes, normal tea is black tea only.

        Reply
    6. Debjani Sarkar

      June 14, 2022 at 9:13 am

      It’s a very nice and informative blog. Lemon tea is a simple, refreshing, and yummy beverage that you can easily make in your home. Based on your tastes, it is possible to make lemon tea with fresh oranges simply or simply by mixing lemon along with other ingredients.  In the context of lemon tea advantages, Whether you like to have it easy or upload honey and ginger to it, this smooth to make beverage is more than only a weight reduction drink. Lemon tea has numerous other blessings except helping in weight loss. Lemon is a miracle food and whilst combined with water and honey, it makes one of the easiest and most inexpensive drinks. 

      Reply
    7. Nira

      September 24, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. My mom used to make a lot of it whenever I feel sick. So just took a glance about the recipe. Thankyou so much

      Reply
    8. T N Deepak Kumar Rau

      February 03, 2023 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      I am living in Puttaparthi Andhra Pradesh.
      I drank Lemon Tea at the Maruti Service Center and I asked them to show me the Sachets but they gave me one more Cup.
      I have been drinking Green Tea for the last couple of years from today I’ll try to drink the Lemon Tea.

      Regards
      Deepak Rau

      Reply

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