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Sage Citrus Iced Tea

Bold, herbaceous iced black tea infused with fresh sage and bright citrus aroma. Lightly sweetened with honey and finished with gentle lemon acidity — structured, botanical, and unmistakably adult.

sage citrus iced tea served over ice with fresh sage and lemon slices

Prep Time : 15 min

Cook Time : 5 min

Servings : 8

Prep Time :

15 min

Cook Time :

5 min

Servings :

8

Ingredients

Black Tea Base

• 1.65 L water


• 5 black tea bags (Ceylon or light breakfast tea) — this one on Amazon

Botanical & Citrus Flavoring 

•  10–12 fresh sage leaves


• 2–3 Tbsp mild honey, to taste — this one on Amazon


• 1 strip lemon peel (yellow part only, no white pith)


• 1–2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, for light acidity

To Serve 

•  Ice


• Fresh sage leaves


• Lemon slices

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Directions

  1. Brew the Black Tea
     Heat the water to 90–95°C (195–203°F). Add the black tea bags and steep for 2½–3 minutes maximum. Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. Sweeten Lightly
     While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
  3. Prepare the Sage
     Rinse the sage leaves and gently clap them between your hands to release aroma. Do not chop or bruise aggressively — sage turns medicinal fast.
  4. Sage Infusion
     Add the sage leaves to the cooled tea. Refrigerate and let infuse for 6–10 minutes only, just until a clear herbal aroma develops. Remove the sage promptly to avoid bitterness and heaviness.
  5. Add Lemon Aroma and Light Acidity
     Add the strip of lemon peel and let infuse for 5 minutes, then remove. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice for gentle brightness, adding up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed.
  6. Chill
     Continue chilling the tea for 1–2 hours until fully cold and balanced.
  7. Serve
     Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled sage citrus iced tea, and garnish with fresh sage leaves and lemon slices.

*Notes : 

  • Sage should be assertive but clean — longer infusion turns medicinal.
  • Lemon peel provides aroma; juice is only a structural correction.
  • Use mild honey to avoid masking the herbal profile.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for peak aroma and clarity.

Nutrition Facts 

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

 0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

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sage citrus iced tea served over ice with fresh sage and lemon slices

Sage Citrus Iced Tea

Bold, herbaceous iced black tea infused with fresh sage and bright citrus aroma. Lightly sweetened with honey and finished with gentle lemon acidity — structured, botanical, and unmistakably adult.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Calories: 35
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.65 L water
  • 5 item black tea bags Ceylon or light breakfast tea
  • 10-12 item fresh sage leaves
  • 2-3 tbsp mild honey to taste
  • 1 strip lemon peel yellow part only; no white pith
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice for light acidity
  • item ice
  • item fresh sage leaves
  • item lemon slices

Method
 

  1. Heat the water to 90–95°C (195–203°F). Add the black tea bags and steep for 2½–3 minutes maximum. Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
  2. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
  3. Rinse the sage leaves and gently clap them between your hands to release aroma. Do not chop or bruise aggressively — sage turns medicinal fast.
  4. Add the sage leaves to the cooled tea. Refrigerate and let infuse for 6–10 minutes only, just until a clear herbal aroma develops. Remove the sage promptly to avoid bitterness and heaviness.
  5. Add the strip of lemon peel and let infuse for 5 minutes, then remove. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice for gentle brightness, adding up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed.
  6. Continue chilling the tea for 1–2 hours until fully cold and balanced.
  7. Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled sage citrus iced tea, and garnish with fresh sage leaves and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Sage should be assertive but clean — longer infusion turns medicinal.
  • Lemon peel provides aroma; juice is only a structural correction.
  • Use mild honey to avoid masking the herbal profile.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for peak aroma and clarity.