Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Meyer Lemon & Jasmine Iced Tea

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I’m sure by now, all of you know I’m crazy about Meyer lemons.  In case if you’re new to my blog, please feel free to check out these recipes that feature Meyer Lemons: Meyer Lemon Cake, Meyer Lemon Sandwich Cookies, Meyer Lemon Curd with Vanilla Sugar, Meyer Lemon Macarons with Limoncello Buttercream, and this Easy Berries Sorbet with Meyer Lemon & Basil, just to name a few.  They are all very refreshing and scrumptious.

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With the changing weather and flu/cold season approaching, I need to make sure I get my daily dose of vitamin C.  This Meyer Lemon & Jasmine Iced Tea is so easy to make and super refreshing for the warm afternoons.   The jasmine tea adds a hint of floral and sweet aroma to this drink, which compliment perfectly with the sweet and tart Meyer Lemons.  I sweeten this Meyer Lemon & Jasmine Iced Tea with organic blue agave.  I love how easy the agave blends in with the tea.  You can also use honey or a simple syrup if you like. 

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If you’re serving this tea in gatherings or parties, feel free to double or triple the recipe and make it in a pitcher.  I’m sure you and your guests will love this recipe.  Meyer Lemons reminds me of sunshine and happiness.  What's not to love?  Smile  Plus, I'm getting the Vitamin C that I needed.  So, what's your favorite way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C?  From fruit, vegetable, vitamin pills or any other creative way? Any special recipes to share?  I would love to hear from you.

Thanks for stopping by today and wish you a wonderful rest of the week. 


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Meyer Lemon & Jasmine Iced Tea (Printable Recipe)
Servings: 2

3 jasmine tea bags
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup organic blue agave (This is what I used)
1 Meyer Lemon, juiced
2 cups of ice cubes
1 1/2 cups iced water


Steep jasmine tea bags in boiling water for 5 minutes, then, stir in agave and lemon juice.  Fill 2 tall drinking glasses with ice cubes, pour in the jasmine tea mixture and fill up the glasses with iced water.  Enjoy. 

*You can also thinly cut some Meyer Lemon slices for garnish.



18 comments:

  1. That's why we're friends. Meyer lemons. =) AND Jasmine tea? After my heart.

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    1. Couldn't agree more, Belinda. Cheers to you. :)

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  2. I have to make this!!! I love meyer lemons...you are so right, sunshine and happiness!!! :) They do make me smile! And this tea looks like summer, ahhh my favorite season!

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    1. I'm glad you love Meyer lemons too, Lorraine. Yes, love this summer drink. Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend.

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    1. You're always welcome. Hope you like the recipe. :)

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    1. It sure is. I especially love how easy it is to prepare too.

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  5. That look mighty good I love jasmine......I'd like to invite you to share this@CountryMommaCooks Link & Greet party Friday@6 pm ct-Sunday midnight…have a wonderful weekend:)

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    1. Thank you so much for your invite, Deana. I think I just missed the party. But I sure will look forward to participate next week. :) I'll see you real soon.

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  6. Good Thursday to you Amy.
    Meyer lemon and jasmine are two of my favorite tastes/flavors and for iced tea, delicious!
    I use Truvia now for a sweetener, love it:)

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    1. Hope you had a wonderful Easter Weekend. I have yet to try Truvia myself but I know it's getting very popular these days as sugar substitute. Guess I'll have to give that a try soon. :)

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  7. I too LOVE Meyer lemons! Sounds like a great refreshment full of vitamin C & antioxidants! :)

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    1. Oh you bet. I'm glad you love Meyer lemons too. Yay! Hope your Easter weekend was fantastic.

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  8. This sounds so refreshing!! What a fun summer refreshment. I'm definitely trying this!

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    1. Thank you, Jen. I'm sure you'll love this. It's perfect for summer. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  9. Good Morning Amy,
    This will be my new favorite summertime drink. It looks delicious! Hope you have a wonderful week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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    1. Thank you, Miz Helen. Hope you'll love this drink as much as my family does. Thanks for hosting another Full Plate Thursday! Love your parties. :) Have a beautiful weekend.

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