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Lemon-Thyme Green Tea

Beverage

Contributed by: BMC's Teaching Kitchen

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A nice cup of tea to enjoy with a friend or loved one. This is a cozy and tasty way to warm up in the winter. You can make this and refrigerate it to drink as iced tea, if you prefer. 

Serves:
2 servings
Total Time:
10 minutes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes

Ingredients


Water - 2 ½ cups Tea - 2 individual green tea bags Thyme - 2 sprigs fresh thyme Honey - 1 Tablespoon honey or sugar Lemon - 2 teaspoons lemon juice (if using fresh lemon, cut a 1 inch section of zest)

Instructions

Step 1
In a small sauce pan, bring water to a boil.
Step 2
Add tea bags, thyme sprigs, and lemon zest (if using). Remove from heat, cover and steep for 4 minutes.
Step 3
Discard tea bags. Stir in honey and lemon juice. Strain into cups.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories:
32 Calories
Fat:
0g
Saturated Fat:
0g
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 9g
Dietary Fiber:
0g
Protein:
0g
Sodium:
0g

Dietary Restrictions

Vegan