Lemon Basil Tea
Our Test Kitchen experts sure know how to brew a great cup of tea! Infused with basil and lemon, this oh-so-drinkable recipe tastes as good as it smells.2 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons English breakfast or other black tea leaves
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add
- the basil, lemon peel and tea leaves; cover and steep for 4 minutes.
- Strain, discarding lemon peel and tea leaves. Serve immediately.
- Yield: 2 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 2 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein. Diabetic Exchange: Free food.