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Honey Lemon Tea

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"This is my favorite tea, my dad used to make it for me all the time. It is a sweet and sour tea. You taste the honey and then the lemon! YUM,YUM,YUM! Great for soothing sore throats!" — COOKIN*KTH

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1 cup water
2 teaspoons honey

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste

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Directions

Pour water into a mug. Add honey and heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice, mixing until honey is dissolved, then stir in the sugar.

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PREP 1 min
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READY IN 3 mins

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Lemon 'tea' is the best thing for a sore throat. It kills bacteria, and soothes the throat. I do not think you should add the extra sugar, though! And its best to roll two lemons, juice them, then stick a slice of the lemon in the water. Very, very good! ^_^

—Christina

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 09, 2011

I love lemon water. I drink it during the summer cold, and in the winter warm. That being said, I really didn't care for the honey in this. I'm really glad I tasted it before adding the extra sugar as well, it would have been way too sweet and strange tasting.

—kellieann

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Nov 03, 2010

Wonderful on a sore throat! I always remember my Mom and Grandmother making this. For some reason, these old home rememdies just seem to work really well - thanks, I'm starting to feel a little better already!

—Jillian

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Dec 07, 2003

Really good! The honey makes it slide down the throat really nicely and counteracts the sour flavor of the lemon. The lemon, on the other hand, adds just the right amount of tang to keep the honey from tasting sickly sweet. I will definitely be making this again.

—CLYM

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Dec 07, 2003

Not exactly tea, but nevertheless it was quite good! I actually had to use about 3 or 4 tsp of lemon juice to make it more flavourful. I liked how I initially tasted only honey, but then a pleasant lemon aftertaste surfaced. I'd make this again.

—iheartnitz

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Dec 07, 2003

When ever anyone in my family has a sore throat or the flu, We go straight for the tea with honey. I boil water and steep a tea bag in a mug and add a tablespoon of honey. Does not need sugar. I usually make it without the lemon but the lemon is good also. Honey is very good for you and is very soothing on a sore or irritated throat and tea also has many benefits too. Great anytime! Thanks Cookin*kth!

—awesome in tummy

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Jun 05, 2008

This is great hot but i like to make it over ice, especially over the summer. I start out with a coffee mug and put the honey and lemon in with a little bit of hot water to melt it together. Pour over ice and add water the rest of the way.

—ReginaC

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Feb 12, 2007

This works great to ease the pain of a sore throat and it tastes great too. My kids hate tea so this is the perfect alternative for them. I used a bit more honey.

—JDVMD

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Nutrition

Calories
63 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
16.9 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
0.1 g
< 1%

Protein
0.1 g
< 1%

Sodium
< 1 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Honey Lemon Tea

Serving Size: 1/1 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 63
** Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 0g 0 %
** Saturated Fat 0g 0 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium < 1mg < 1 %
** Potassium 15mg < 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 16.9g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.1g < 1 %
** Protein 0.1g < 1 %
** Sugars 16.6g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 4 %
** Calcium < 1 %
** Iron < 1 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
** Niacin < 1 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium < 1 %
** Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.