Lemon Basil Tea

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on 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.

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Lemon Basil Tea

Yield:12 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:5 min

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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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.
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