Easy and quick to make, lemon tea is a warming drink made with natural ingredients. Bright and zingy in flavor, it’s sure to energize you!
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Growing up, my grandmother always had a simple remedy for everything – homemade lemon tea. Whenever I had a cold or felt under the weather, she would make me a warm cup, squeezing fresh lemon into the warm water and stirring in a spoonful of honey with such care. She believed in its soothing power, and whether it was the warmth, the citrusy aroma, or just the comfort of her presence, it always made me feel better.
This simple honey lemon tea is a great pick-me-up during cold winter days and takes only a few minutes to make.
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You Will Love This Lemon Tea Recipe
- Quick: It takes less than 5 minutes to make a mug of this hot lemon tea.
- Caffeine-free: This tea is a great natural pick-me-up and a great alternative to coffee. It’s also kids-friendly.
- 2 ingredients: You only need two ingredients and warm water to make this soothing hot tea.
Key Ingredients
For a full ingredients list with measurements, check the recipe card below.
- Lemon: With its zesty flavor, it adds a refreshing and energizing touch to your tea!
- Honey: I like to use raw natural honey rather than imitation honey for the best flavor. To make this drink vegan, you can use maple syrup instead. You can also use non-natural sweetener like granulated sugar or stevia if that’s what you have to hand.
- Warm water
- Optional add-ins: fresh mint leaves add a nice aroma. You can also add chopped fresh ginger or turmeric, lemon slices, or curled lemon peel for more nutrient-rich tea.
How To Make Lemon Tea
Step 1. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into a teacup or mug.
Step 2. Heat water and carefully pour it into the cup with the lemon juice. Stir well.
Step 3. Add honey to taste and stir with a spoon until fully dissolved.
Step 4. Add a slice of lemon and adjust by adding more lemon juice or honey if desired. Enjoy!
TIPS FROM NELI’S KITCHEN
Top Tips for Best Lemon Honey Tea
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. This will give you the best flavor. This is my favorite lemon squeezer (affiliate link).
- Don’t use boiling water. My late grandmother taught me that for the best flavor, you need warm water not boiling water. The ideal water temperature for this tea is around 110 – 140 F, warm enough to sip comfortably. Use a temperature-controlled kettle or heat on the cooktop, and take off the heat just when you see tiny bubbles forming.
- I like to add a slice of lemon to my tea because as it steeps, it adds more of its delicious and refreshing citrus flavor.
- You can easily adapt this lemon and honey tea recipe to suit your tastes by adding more lemon juice or honey.
Serve It Hot or Cold
In the winter, I like to enjoy this drink as soon as I’ve made it, but it makes for a great cold drink too. Make up the drink, let it cool completely, and then place it in the fridge to chill. You can then serve this iced lemon tea over ice for a refreshing drink on a hot day. You can also add a couple of mint leaves for extra flavor.
Make Ahead Tip
This lemon tea recipe makes enough for one drink, but it is easily doubled and tripled. You can make a larger batch and then keep it in the fridge for up to a week. You can enjoy it cold or heat it gently on the stovetop to serve it warm.
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In a teacup or mug, add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
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Heat water, then carefully pour the warm water into the cup. Stir well to combine.
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Add honey to taste and stir until fully dissolved.
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Adjust by adding more lemon juice and honey if desired. Enjoy!
- Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. This will give you the best flavor. This is my favorite lemon squeezer (affiliate link).
- Don’t use boiling water. My late grandmother taught me that for the best flavor, you need warm water not boiling water. The ideal water temperature for this tea is around 110 – 140 F, warm enough to sip comfortably. Use a temperature-controlled kettle or heat on the cooktop, and take off the heat just when you see tiny bubbles forming.
- I like to add a slice of lemon to my tea because as it steeps, it adds more of its delicious and refreshing citrus flavor.
- You can easily adapt this lemon and honey tea recipe to suit your tastes by adding more lemon juice or honey.
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this recipe is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical or nutritional advice. I am not a doctor or a dietitian. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance regarding your diet or health. For more details, please read my full disclosure page.
