Lemon tea is a refreshing beverage loved by many. This drink is made of black tea mixed with lemon juice and sugar. Lemon tea can be served hot or cold, and usually served with ice. Below are the steps to make a delicious and refreshing lemon tea.
Ingredients needed:
Black tea
Boiling water
Lemon
Sugar
Ice cubes
Cold water
Steps:
Brew black tea. First, brew black tea with water at a temperature of 80-90 degrees Celsius. Use good quality black tea to get a more delicious taste, such as Bankitwangi Black Tea or Bankitwangi Imperial Black Tea. Then, let the tea steep for 3 minutes to bring out a stronger tea taste.
After the tea is ready, add sugar to taste. You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference. Stir until the sugar dissolves in the tea.
Cut the lemon. Cut the lemon into several pieces. Take one or two lemon slices and squeeze the juice into the tea. You can also add lemon slices to the tea if you like.
Cool the tea. Let the tea cool to room temperature. Then, put the tea in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to make the tea cool and fresh.
Serve. After the tea has cooled, add ice to the glass. Pour the tea into the glass and add lemon slices as a garnish. Your lemon tea is ready to serve!
Additional tips:
If you want to make a stronger lemon tea, add more black tea when brewing.
If you want to make a sweeter lemon tea, add more sugar.
If you want to make a more refreshing lemon tea, add more lemon juice.
If you want to make a healthier lemon tea, use low-calorie sugar or natural sweeteners such as honey or stevia.
Making lemon tea is very easy and quick. You only need a few basic ingredients such as black tea, lemon, sugar, and ice. Follow the steps above and add some improvisation to your liking to make a delicious and refreshing lemon tea. Lemon tea can be served for guests or enjoyed alone during hot weather. Enjoy trying it out!
