Heart-Healthy Honey Green Tea
Sip your way to wellness with our Heart-Healthy Honey Green Tea, a soothing and antioxidant-rich beverage that combines the earthy goodness of green tea with the natural sweetness of raw honey and a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice. Perfectly balanced and gently steeped to preserve its health benefits, this quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes from start to finish, making it an excellent addition to your daily self-care routine. Garnished with a hint of fresh mint or a slice of lemon, this tea not only elevates your mood but also supports heart health with every refreshing sip. Ideal for tea enthusiasts seeking a nourishing, low-calorie drink, this recipe is a testament to simple ingredients creating feel-good flavor.
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Ingredients
- 500 milliliters Water
- 2 teaspoons or bags Green tea leaves or green tea bags
- 1 tablespoon Raw honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Bring 500 milliliters of water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan.
Step 2
Once the water has reached a rolling boil, remove it from heat and allow it to cool for about 1 minute. This ensures the water is at the optimal temperature for steeping green tea.
Step 3
Place the green tea leaves or bags into a teapot or heatproof pitcher.
Step 4
Pour the slightly cooled water over the green tea leaves or bags.
Step 5
Allow the green tea to steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preference for tea strength.
Step 6
While the tea is steeping, add 1 tablespoon of raw honey into the teapot or pitcher, stirring gently to help it dissolve.
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the tea mixture, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
Step 8
Remove the green tea leaves or bags from the teapot or pitcher.
Step 9
Serve the tea warm, pouring it into cups or mugs. Optionally, garnish with a lemon slice or mint leaves for added freshness and aroma.
Step 10
Enjoy your Heart-Healthy Honey Green Tea as a beneficial part of your daily regimen!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 557 grams (557.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 82 |
| Total Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.00g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 16mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.40g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.30g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 15.80g | |
| Protein 0.30g | 1% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 38mg | 3% |
| Iron 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium 35mg | 1% |
Source of Calories