Lemon Tea (Cha De Limao)

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- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 lemons, zest of
- 1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
directions
- Bring the water and the lemon zest to a simmer in a small, heavy suacepan set over moderately low heat.
- Once simmering, turn the heat as low as possible, cover, and let the mixture steep for twenty minutes (do NOT allow the mixture to boil or it will become bitter).
- Sweeten, if you like, with honey or sugar, strain, and serve steaming hot.
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Reviews
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I loved this! I've been looking for a caffeine-free alternative to my usual cuppa char, but I don't like herbal teas or decaffeinated tea. This was perfect--flavorful, yet not overpowering, and so warm and soothing. I brought it to a simmer, then moved it to my warming burner on high (which is much lower than low on a regular burner). It smelled wonderful while it was heating--like a lemon drop! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, Chef Kate! Made for Everyday is a Holiday tag game.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef Kate
Annapolis, 60
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