Authentic Hong Kong Lemon Tea
Hong Kong Lemon Tea is hands down one of my favorite Asian drinks. You will need some patience as the tea needs to cool down in the fridge. But it is worth the wait, and you can make a big batch at once. Please add sugar to your preference. If you like it less sweet, then add less sugar.
Ingredients
Lemon tea
- 2 lemons (sliced into ¼-inch rounds)
- 2 tablespoons Ceylon tea leaves (or 3 tea bags)
- 4 cups water
- ice cubes
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until all the sugar dissolves, and then it's ready. Let it cool in the pan, then pour into a glass jar or storage container.
Lemon Tea
- In a small pot, combine Ceylon tea leaves and water. Bring to a simmer (about 180°F), then remove from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes. Strain the tea and transfer to the fridge or freezer to cool down.
- In a tall glass, add a handful of ice cubes, three lemon slices, 1 cup of tea, and 3 tablespoons of simple syrup. Stir to combine and repeat for the remaining glasses. Feel free to adjust the sugar to your preference. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.3mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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