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Hong Kong Iced Lemon Tea

a timeless beverage that captures the essence of the city's vibrancy – Hong Kong Iced Lemon Tea. A true copycat of Vita's Lemon Tea, but much tastier and healthier! Join us on a journey to explore the art of crafting this refreshing elixir, a perfect companion to combat the relentless heat and humidity.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Hong Kong
Keyword Lemon Tea
Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • ½ Litre glass jug best if it is glass

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons reserve 1 lemon for garnish
  • ½ litre filtered water
  • 5 tbsp honey
  • 2-3 tea bags Lipton's Yellow Label Tea
  • ice

Instructions

  • Bring ½ liter of filtered water to a boil.
  • In your glass jar, add honey and the Lipton's Yellow Label Tea. Add hot water and stir until honey is completely dissolved into the water.
  • Squeeze 1 lemon's juice into the jar (reserve the other lemon for garnish). Set aside to cool into room temperature.
  • Top a large glass with ice. Slice one lemon into thin slices and only add ¼ of the lemon slices to each glass. Top each glass with the lemon tea. Place a tall straw or a spoon. Serve immediately.