Iced Herbal Tea Lemonade
A refreshing and citrusy drink made with expired herbal tea bags. Please ensure the tea bags are unopened and safe to consume even after the expiration date.
15
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 unopened expired herbal tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
2
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the unopened expired herbal tea bags. Let steep for 10 minutes.
3
Remove the tea bags and discard. Stir in the lemon juice and granulated sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
4
Transfer the mixture to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
5
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea lemonade over the ice.
6
Garnish with lemon slices and enjoy!