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Lemon Basil Tea

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
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.
Lemon Basil Tea
Lemon Basil Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup English breakfast or other black tea leaves

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add basil, lemon zest and tea leaves; cover and steep for 4 minutes. Strain, discarding basil, zest and tea leaves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 2 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 free food.