Thyme Honey Lemon Tea
A simple, warming herbal tea with thyme, lemon, and honey—bright, subtly tart, and sweet.
- Time
- 5 min
- Serving
- 45 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.05
- Protein
- 0 g
Ingredients
- 1 Black tea 2 g
- 2 Dried thyme 1 g
- 3 Honey 12 g
- 4 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 10 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Boil 1 cup (250 ml) of water and let it sit for 1 minute.
Add black tea leaves and dried thyme to the teapot.
Pour the hot water over the tea and steep for 4 minutes.
Strain the tea into a mug and add a slice of lemon4.
Stir in honey once the tea has cooled slightly.
Tips
- Why it works
- Brew the thyme together with the tea so it does not overpower it with bitterness. Hot water releases the essential oils only after 4 minutes.
- Substitutions
- Replace the honey with sugar (10 g) or sugar beet syrup (15 ml). Skip the lemon if the tea already tastes too sour.
- Common mistakes
- If the tea is bitter and smells medicinal, it steeped too long. The infusion is ready when the aroma is herbal, not sharp.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for 2 days in a closed jar. Warm to 60°C before drinking, do not boil.
- Serve with
- Serve with rusks or oatmeal cookies after lunch when you want to warm up without caffeine.
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