Spiced Tea Lemonade
Quench your thirst with this invigorating Spiced Tea Lemonade, a refreshing twist on a summer classic infused with warming spices and zesty citrus. This recipe combines freshly brewed black tea, perfectly steeped with cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of ground ginger, for a fragrant and flavorful base. Sweetened naturally with honey and balanced with a generous splash of fresh lemon juice, this drink is both comforting and revitalizing. Served over ice and garnished with vibrant lemon slices and fresh mint, it's an ideal beverage for hot afternoons or elegant gatherings. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, this naturally sweetened spiced tea lemonade is a unique blend of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors perfect for sipping anytime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 4 cups Water
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 5 pieces Whole cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 1 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- for garnish (optional) Lemon slices
- for garnish (optional) Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and ground ginger.
Let the tea steep for 7-10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse fully.
Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher, discarding the tea bags and spices.
Stir in the honey while the tea is still warm until the honey is fully dissolved.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. For quicker cooling, place the pitcher in the refrigerator.
Once the tea is cooled, add the fresh lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the spiced tea lemonade over the ice.
Garnish each glass with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Spiced Tea Lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
