Lemon Tea Cha De Limao Recipes

LEMON TEA (CHA DE LIMAO)

Steps:

• Bring the water and the lemon zest to a simmer in a small, heavy suacepan set over moderately low heat.
• Once simmering, turn the heat as low as possible, cover, and let the mixture steep for twenty minutes (do NOT allow the mixture to boil or it will become bitter).
• Sweeten, if you like, with honey or sugar, strain, and serve steaming hot.

LEMON GRASS TEA (CERIUM LIMAO)

Steps:

• In a large teapot, combine the lemon grass with about 6 cups of rapidly boiling, fresh water. Cover the teapot with a thick towel and allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes, or until very aromatic. Pour into teacups, sweeten and serve with a twist of lemon, if desired.

CINNAMON AND LEMON TEA

Steps:

• Pour water, cinnamon, and cloves into a pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add a tea bag and let steep at a lower heat until desired strength is reached. I usually wait 2 minutes.
• Stir in 1 teaspoons lemon juice and sugar. More or less lemon juice may be needed depending on the concentration. The kind I use is pretty strong, so I only use a teaspoons Use less sugar or substitute depending on your preference.
• Remove from pan and heat and pour into cups. Cool and serve with ice for an ice tea.