Spiced Thyme and Lime Iced Tea

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 18

Spiced Thyme and Lime Iced Tea packed with flavors

by The Chefin Drink

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

20g

Fat

This Spiced Thyme and Lime Iced Tea is the perfect summer beverage. It's a unique combination of lime zest, thyme and cinnamon that makes it ever so amazing. The first sip hits your taste buds with the sweet and tangy flavor that is refreshing. This tea is perfect for a hot summer day and complements grilled foods perfectly. It's simple to make, taking just a few minutes of your time. Enjoy this thirst-quenching drink that is perfect for both adults and children.

Instructions

1.	Combine sugar, thyme sprigs, cinnamon sticks, lime juice, lime zest and 4 cups of water in a pot.
2.	Bring the mixture to a boil on high heat. Once it's boiling, remove it from heat and let it steep for about 10 minutes
3.	While it's steeping, boil another separately in a medium pot. Remove the boiled water from heat and add tea bags. Let it steep for 5 minutes and then remove tea bags.
4.	Combine both mixtures in one pot and let it cool down. Once it's cooled down, remove thyme sprigs and cinnamon sticks then pour mixture into a pitcher. Serve over ice.

PROS

Spiced Thyme and Lime Iced Tea is packed with sweet and tart flavors that mix perfectly for a refreshing summer drink.
Thyme is chock-full of vitamin C that boosts your immune system, and it’s also known to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Lime juice is rich in vitamin C which benefits immunity and has antioxidant properties.
Decaf tea can make you feel relaxed.
This drink is perfect paired with grilled chicken, vegetables or salads.

CONS

This drink is not recommended for pregnant women or those who need to avoid sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Spiced Thyme and Lime Iced Tea helps to boost immunity and fight inflammation. It is full of antioxidants which help to fight oxidative stress in the body. Black decaf tea is known to help with relaxation and it’s a good source of fluoride, which contains antioxidants that can help keep your heart healthy. It’s a good choice for those looking to add some flavor and nutrition to their water without adding calories.

	1/3 cup sugar
	6 sprigs fresh thyme
	2 cinnamon sticks
	2 large limes , juice and zest of
	3 black decaffinated tea bags ( such as Twining 's Irish Breakfast Tea )
	ice