Lemon-spiced tea is one of my favorite teas. Its perfect balance of citrusy brightness and cozy spice makes it ideal for chilly mornings or quiet evenings. I’ll show you how to make it quick and easy with the available ingredients at home.
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Lemon Spiced Tea Recipe
Lemon Spiced Tea is a flavorful variation of tea inspired by traditional masala chai and Western herbal teas. It combines the bright, tangy notes of lemon with warming spices, such as cinnamon, clove, ginger, or cardamom.
This drink features bright citrus, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness with a peppery ginger kick. It also provides multiple health benefits. Vitamin C from lemons helps your immune system. Spices like cinnamon and ginger reduce inflammation and help digestion.
This tea supports heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. It also aids weight management and helps detoxify the liver. The fresh scent of lemon and spices may also help you feel more relaxed.
Lemon spiced tea pairs well with both sweet and savory dishes. For a cozy breakfast or brunch, try it alongside freshly baked scones, banana bread, or toasted bread with avocado. The citrusy spice also complements tea-time favorites like cucumber sandwiches, shortbread cookies, mini muffins, or a simple fruit salad.
For light meals or snacks, you can serve it with vegetable soup, grilled cheese, rice paper rolls, or a fresh quinoa salad. It’s also lovely with desserts like lemon bars, apple cake, or ginger cookies.
Here’s how to make the lemon spiced tea:
Lemon Spiced Tea
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 black tea bag or green tea bag or 1 tsp loose black tea/green tea
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 tsp honey adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger optional for a warming kick
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2-3 whole cloves
- 1 small stick of cinnamon optional
- Lemon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add cloves, ground cinnamon, and fresh ginger. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the tea bag (or loose tea in an infuser). Turn off the heat and let it steep for 3–5 minutes.
- Remove tea bag (or strain). Stir in lemon juice and honey.
- Pour into cups and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add a pinch of turmeric or a dash of cayenne for extra health benefits.
- Use rooibos or chamomile tea instead of black tea for a caffeine-free option.
- Let the tea cool and serve over ice for a refreshing summer drink.
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Variations
Lemon Spiced Tea has several interesting variations with different spices and herbs. Here are some suggestions to try:
- Iced Lemon Tea is perfect for hot days. It’s often served with lemon slices and sometimes mint for extra freshness.
- Lemon Ginger Tea adds a spicy kick and warmth from fresh ginger.
- Lemon Mint Tea incorporates fresh mint leaves for a refreshing twist.
- Green Lemon Tea uses green tea as a base instead of black tea for a lighter taste and antioxidant benefits.
- Spiced Russian Tea combines strong black tea with lemon juice and other fruit juices like pineapple and orange, along with warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Lavender Lemon Spice Tea is a caffeine-free herbal variation.