Lebanese Tea Recipe
A light and refreshing version of iced tea that is served at all the local Greek and Lebanese restaurants. I was quite surprised to discover that this recipe actually originated in the New Orleans / Baton Rouge area. The pine nuts don't add anything to the flavor of the drink, so I usually leave them off.
I buy my rose water from a local middle eastern grocery store - you can also find it at world market and whole foods, or online. You can adjust the amounts of sugar, rose water, and lemon juice to suit your tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water, divided
- 2 family sized tea bags
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons rose water
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Place tea bags in a gallon sized pitcher, and pour the boiling water over. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove tea bags, and stir in the sugar, lemon juice, and rose water. Stir until sugar is thoroughly dissolved.
- Top with water until you have 1 gallon of tea. Chill, and serve over ice, with a few pine nuts sprinkled in each glass if desired. I usually leave off the nuts since they don't add to the flavor.
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 335gCalories: 49.9kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 9.7mgSugar: 12.7g
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