Cilantro Lime Tea

This cilantro lime tea combines the citrusy notes of lime with the freshness of cilantro in one heavenly cup of tea.

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What We Love About This Cilantro Lime Tea 

• Simple but refreshing: With just a few basic ingredients, this tea is effortless to prepare yet offers a complexity of flavors that work well together. 
• Versatile: Whether enjoyed hot or cold, sweetened, or unsweetened, cilantro lime tea is a versatile option that you can easily adapt to suit your preferences.

Cilantro Lime Tea Ingredients

• Cilantro: Fresh cilantro leaves provide the herbal base for the tea, imparting a refreshing and aromatic flavor. 
• Lime Juice: Lime juice adds a burst of acidity to the tea, enhancing its overall flavor profile.

How to Make Cilantro Lime Tea 

1. Boil water. Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
2. Steep the cilantro in the hot water. Let the cilantro steep for 10 minutes.
   
3. Strain the tea. Remove all of the cilantro leaves.
4. Add lime juice. Stir in the lime juice and mix well.
5. Serve. Pour over ice or serve hot. 

Make Ahead and Reheating Instructions: 

• To Make Ahead: You can prepare a batch of cilantro lime tea ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.
• To Reheat: Simply reheat the tea in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through. 

Recipe Variations

• Add other citrus elements: Add lemon or orange to complement the lime juice. 
• Add other herbs: Mix in some fresh herbs such as mint or basil for a more complex herbal tea blend.
• Add sweetener: Sweeten the tea with your sweetener of choice such as honey or maple syrup.
• Make it into a mocktail: This cilantro lime tea would make a good base for a mocktail.

Cilantro Tea

This cilantro lime tea combines the citrusy notes of lime with the freshness of cilantro in one heavenly cup of tea.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 3 minutes mins

Total Time: 13 minutes mins

Servings: 1

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• ▢ 1 cup purified water
• ▢ 1 tsp lime juice or to taste

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Instructions 

• Add the water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add the cilantro and steep for 10 minutes.
• Strain the leaves.
• Add the lime juice and serve.
• You can serve it sweetened or unsweetened.

Notes

Steep the cilantro for no more than 15 minutes, otherwise the flavor of the tea will turn bitter.

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