Refreshing Lemon Black Tea Infusion

Ingredients

- 2 cups cool water
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves or 2 black tea bags
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tea Base
- PT5M
5 minutes
Begin by bringing the 2 cups of cool water to a gentle boil on the stove over medium heat.

2. Steep the Tea
- PT10M
10 minutes
Once the water reaches a boil, turn off the heat. Add the 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves or immerse the 2 black tea bags into the water. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes to achieve a rich, robust flavor.

3. Enhance with Baking Soda
- PT1M
1 minute
Carefully stir in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. This simple technique reduces the tea's natural bitterness and ensures a smoother sip.

4. Sweeten the Tea Base
- PT2M
2 minutes
Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to the tea, stirring continually until completely dissolved. This adds the perfect hint of sweetness.

5. Cooling and Serving
- PT20M
20 minutes
Allow the sweetened black tea to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a serving pitcher. Chill in the refrigerator if desired for an iced version. Serve the tea over ice with fresh lemon wedges for a citrusy twist.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT38M
- 38 minutes

Total Time

- PT38M
- 38 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Black Tea Infusion
- Lemon Tea
- Flavored Tea
- Gourmet Tea Snack
- Refreshing Iced Tea
- Tea with Baking Soda
- Lemon Beverage
- Citrusy Tea
- Home-Brewed Tea
- Quick Tea Recipe

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- 300 calories (total for the dish)

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