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Honey Lemon Tea

Warm, soothing black tea sweetened with honey and brightened by fresh lemon—ready in under 5 minutes. A comforting classic that tastes like a hug in a mug.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
64
Honey Lemon Tea
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil water in a kettle or microwave until steaming, about 2–3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour 8 oz hot water into a mug and steep the tea bag for 3–5 minutes until deeply colored.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in honey until dissolved, then squeeze in fresh lemon juice.

  4. Step 4

    Float a lemon slice on top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • kettle or microwave
  • mug
  • spoon

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