LEMON TEA (CHA DE LIMAO)

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An aromatic digestive popular thoughout Portugal, many swear that drunk at bedtime, it lulls one to sleep.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups cold water
3 lemons, zest of
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Bring the water and the lemon zest to a simmer in a small, heavy suacepan set over moderately low heat.
  • Once simmering, turn the heat as low as possible, cover, and let the mixture steep for twenty minutes (do NOT allow the mixture to boil or it will become bitter).
  • Sweeten, if you like, with honey or sugar, strain, and serve steaming hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.2, Sodium 0.7, Carbohydrate 3.1, Sugar 3.1

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