Zero waste lemon

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Black Tea Leaves (loose leaf, medium strength)
• 1 piece Preserved Lemon (rind only, finely chopped; discard flesh)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (from squeezed lemons; keep pulp for later use)
• 2 cups Water (freshly boiled)
• 1 teaspoon Honey (optional, for sweetness)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Finely chop the preserved lemon rind, measure out the tea leaves, and squeeze fresh lemons to obtain juice, keeping the pulp aside for other uses.

   Time: PT2M

2. Boil Water

   Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil in the saucepan.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Steep Tea with Lemon

   Remove the saucepan from heat, add the tea leaves, chopped preserved lemon, and fresh lemon juice. Cover and let steep for 3‑5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 90-95°C

4. Strain and Sweeten

   Pour the steeped mixture through the tea strainer into a cup, discarding solids. Stir in honey if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

30

Protein

0g

Carbohydrates

7g

Fat

0g

Fiber

0g