Polish Herbata z Cytryną, Lemon Tea, Sugar-Free

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Polish Herbata z Cytryną, Lemon Tea, Sugar-Free, plated and ready to serve

Herbata z cytryną — black tea with lemon — is about as everyday as Polish drinks get, served constantly throughout the day, often in a glass rather than a cup. It needs almost nothing beyond good tea and fresh lemon to be genuinely satisfying.

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Ingredients for Polish Herbata z Cytryną, Lemon Tea, Sugar-Free

Polish Herbata z Cytryną, Lemon Tea, Sugar-Free

A genuine Polish everyday drink — black tea steeped simply with fresh lemon.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 15kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags or 4 tsp loose black tea
  • 1 lemon sliced, plus more for serving
  • Granulated sugar-free sweetener to taste

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil.
  • Pour over tea bags or loose tea in a teapot or heatproof pitcher.
  • Steep 4–5 minutes, then remove the tea bags or strain the leaves.
  • Add lemon slices and sweetener to taste.
  • Serve hot, in a glass if you want to be genuinely traditional about it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 15kcal
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Health Benefits

  • Black tea contains antioxidant compounds that have been studied for cardiovascular benefits.
  • Lemon adds a small amount of vitamin C.
  • A naturally low-calorie, low-carb drink that fits easily into any keto day.
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