LEMON TEA
Lemon Tea is a refreshing tea where lemon juice is added in black or green tea. It soothes the throat, prevents cough and congestion, and helps in weight loss. Here is how to make it.
- What is Lemon Tea?
It is a simple beverage that will surely refresh you as soon as you take a sip.
To make this easy and quick tea, black tea is boiled in the water for a few minutes and then strained in a cup.
Add lemon juice, honey, and give it a mix. Your tea is ready!
You can even add in some mint leaves while boiling the tea, it adds a great flavor and makes your tea even more refreshing.
You can even make Lemon Iced Tea, just let the strained water come to room temperature, add in some ice cubes and then add in some lemon juice and honey.
- Ingredients
This recipe just needs 4 ingredients – Black Tea, Water, Lemon Juice, and Honey.
You can even use green tea instead of black tea to make this lemon version.
- Health Benefits
It keeps you hydrated.
Promotes weight loss, by keeping pH levels in balance.
Also build immunity.
Controls blood sugar, and therefore very good for diabetic people.
It soothes your throat, in the case of cough or cold.
It helps in digestion, as it helps the kidney and liver to function smoothly.
This tea also helps to clear the skin, as the Vitamin C and antioxidants present in it works wonder for the skin.
- Side Effects
While it is extremely good for your body, too much of anything can be harmful to you and it goes the same with Lemon Tea as well.
As it has lemon juice, the excess quantity of it can cause ulcers or can cause heartburn or acidity for some people.
- What is the best time to drink this tea?
The best time to drink this tea is in the morning, something that you drink on an empty stomach.
You can also sip one post-lunch or in the evening during your tea time break.