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Lemon Tea (Cha De Limao)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
An aromatic digestive popular thoughout Portugal, many swear that drunk at bedtime, it lulls one to sleep.
Ingredients:
3 cups cold water
3 lemons, zest of
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
Directions:
1. Bring the water and the lemon zest to a simmer in a small, heavy suacepan set over moderately low heat.
2. Once simmering, turn the heat as low as possible, cover, and let the mixture steep for twenty minutes (do NOT allow the mixture to boil or it will become bitter).
3. Sweeten, if you like, with honey or sugar, strain, and serve steaming hot.
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