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Caffeine Free Lemon Iced Tea - Sierra Leone Flavours

A caffeine free lemon iced tea is easy and perfect for a picnics.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Western
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 47kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 rooibos tea bags (red bush)
  • 4 cups (1L) just boiled water
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1-2 lemons juiced
  • Ice
  • Lime slices
  • Lemon slices
  • Mint

Instructions

  • Place the teabags in heatproof jug and pour in the just boiled water, let steep for 10 minutes before discarding the tea bags.
  • Stir the honey into the warm tea and set aside to cool.
  • Mix in the lemon juice to your taste and refrigerate for a few hours.
  • Fill the glasses with ice, pour in the tea and garnish with lime and lemon slices and mint.

Notes

  • Choose a high-quality black rooibos tea or your favorite black tea for the base. The tea's flavor will significantly influence the final taste of the iced tea.
  • Allow the tea bags to steep for a full 10 minutes to extract the robust flavors. This ensures a well-infused base for the iced tea.
  • Use just-boiled water for steeping the tea bags. Hot water facilitates the extraction of flavors from the tea leaves, contributing to a more robust and flavorful brew.
  • Stir the honey into the warm tea for even distribution. This step ensures that the honey dissolves effectively, imparting a consistent sweetness to the entire batch.
  • Adjust the amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice according to your preference. Taste the tea as you add lemon juice to achieve the perfect balance of citrusy brightness.
  • Allow the sweetened tea with lemon juice to chill in the refrigerator for a few hours. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify, resulting in a more refreshing and well-rounded beverage.
  • When serving, don't skimp on the garnishes. Arrange lime and lemon slices along with a sprig of mint for an aesthetically pleasing and aromatic presentation.
  • For the ultimate refreshing experience, serve the iced tea over plenty of ice. This not only cools the beverage quickly but also enhances its overall appeal.

Nutrition

Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Iron: 0.1mg