Benefits of Honey Lemon Tea
Drinking honey and lemon water can be very refreshing and soothing. Lemon
and honey are two ingredients that are loaded with the nutrients that are
beneficial for your health. A glass of warm water with honey and lemon
juice in it can improve your overall health.
Honey's antioxidant and antibacterial properties help
improve the digestive system and boost immunity. Its antioxidants are also
very effective for removing free radicals from the body.
Lemons
Lemons boost the immune system with both its abundant vitamin C and
potassium, and help detoxify your body of illness-promoting free radicals.
Even if you don't make this tea, start your day with a glass of water and
a lemon wedge.
How to make Honey Lemon Tea
Ingredients
- 500 g honey 🍯 or as needed
- 500 g lemon 🍋 sliced
- salt 🧂 for washing the lemon
- a large air-tight jar
Instructions
- Cook the jar in boiling water for several seconds and let it dry naturally.
- Wear your gloves and then wash the lemon with pinch of salt on surface; set aside to dry.
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Prepare a clean board and slice the lemons. Lay lemon slices in the
bottle of the jar and pour enough honey to cover.
Cover the jar and keep in fridge. Every two days, stir the lemon and honey from bottom to top with a clean scoop or chop sticker. - Enjoy after one week but this can be kept for over a month as long as you are using a clean scoop every time.
- When serving, use warm water (around 60 degree C) to make a warm drink at first (1 tablespoon liquid+2 lemon slices and 1 cup warm water). And if you prefer a cold drink, add ice cubes. Using cold water directly is not recommended.