Lemon Cha
Honey Lemon Tea
This is an easy recipe to make using just lemons and white sugar. Once it is made, you use add it to hot water to make a warming drink. It’s also a great way to preserve lemons. It’s also a great cold remedy for soothing sore a throat.
Ingredients
- Fresh lemons
- White sugar or honey
- A clean, seal-able jar
It’s a good idea to source fruits and vegetables in season and locally for the best nutrients. Lemons are in season from late winter to early summer. Look for plump, juicy lemons that don’t appear or feel dried out.
Directions
First off, you’ll want to clean the lemons well and chop off the ends.
Fresh lemons
Next, slice the lemons into thin wedges.
Sliced lemons
In a jar, add a couple spoons of sugar.
Add a layer of sugar to an empty jar
Then, add a few slices of lemon.
After adding a layer of sugar, place a few slices of lemon on top in the jar
Again, more sugar.
Sugar on top of a layer of lemon slices over a layer of sugar. Keep alternating sugar-lemon slices-sugar.
Repeat this method, sugar-lemon-sugar… Once the jar is filled, press down the lemons to squeeze them a bit. You want the juice to mix with the sugar. Top with some more sugar, close the jar and set aside for a day or two.
If there is a lot of sugar on the bottom after a few days, just mix it a bit. You can add some more lemon slices to de-saturate it.
To serve, add a slice or two of lemon with a tablespoon of juice to a cup and add hot water.
You can also add berries or try other citrus fruits using the same method. In the picture above, I’ve added blueberries.
Pair this sweet lemon drink with some GangJeong puffed rice squares.
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