Lemon Basil Tea

Name: Lemon Basil Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
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

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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 Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

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.