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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.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 47 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Place the teabags in heatproof jug and pour in the just boiled water, let steep for 10 minutes before discarding the tea bags.
  2. Stir the honey into the warm tea and set aside to cool.
  3. Mix in the lemon juice to your taste and refrigerate for a few hours.
  4. 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 Information

Calories 47kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 47

% Daily Value*

Calories 47kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.