Theresa's Mixed Nuts: Nothing Says Summer Like Honey Lemon Iced Tea

Friday, July 17, 2015

Nothing Says Summer Like Honey Lemon Iced Tea

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Most of you may not know this, but a lot of my childhood was spent growing up in the south. Texas and South Carolina are both states I have called home, and we spent many summers on my grandma's farm in Tennessee. I've long since lost my accent, but sometimes when I am angry or really excited, that southern twang comes back, giving me a reminder of my days spent living the good southern life. Anyone who is anyone from the south will tell you that sweet tea is a staple in southern cuisine, and sadly it's just not something you really get here in the north. A few years back I started cutting cane sugar from my diet, and now drink unsweetened tea all day long. My mom won't touch my tea, as she is a firm believer that tea should be sweetened, even if it doesn't turn out like a good pitcher of the tea we had down south. When I found this Honey Lemon Ice Tea on Golden Blossom Honey, I thought it would be a good compromise.

honey lemon ice tea

Sweetened with honey and frozen lemonade, it has a sweet, tangy taste. Best of all, mom approves! 


Ingredients

8 tea bags
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1 cup frozen canned lemonade concentrate
2 quarts cold water
lemon slices and mint leaves, if desired

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Honey Lemon Ice Tea


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39 comments:

  1. Now, sister why would you put something poisonously canned and concentrated when you can just squeeze a lemon or two in it? :) Boo and hiss on cans!
    I like to put fresh fruit in my ice tea too.... two or three mashed apricots or a handful of mashed raspberries.... or slices of peach and it's peachy!
    That turtle flower pot is delightful!

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    1. Dahling, You can get the poison free varieties at the natural food stores here ;) I just saw a recipe on another blog for blueberry tea that I will be trying next. I do LOVE a good peach tea though!
      I love that little planter. It used to house a bamboo plant, but I've long since killed it off :(

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    2. Theresa... did the dazzzzling dezzzmeister boo and hiss?

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    3. I boo and hiss on a daily basis! Theresa knows my boohissing alert goes on whenever she uses industrially processed ingredients :)

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    4. Then you are going to LOVE the canned pineapple in next week's recipe ;)

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    5. pineapple is fine canned :) I've never actually tried it fresh since we don't have exotic fruits here :) And canned beans too since nobody has the time to cook them for hours in five different waters....

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  2. That sounds SO good. I love a big glass of iced tea in the summer time :)

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  3. That is a good alternative and I'm glad to hear your mom liked it too. I like my unsweetened, but I feel guilty when I say that in front of someone from the south. ;)

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  4. yum, I think my parents would love this!

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  5. Sure a sign of summer indeed, as people walk around holding them here and there

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  6. That sounds like heaven! They are very pretty too.

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  7. I like tea in my coffee, it a great natural way to sweeten it. Also good for when you are sick to soothe your throat.

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  8. This sounds yummy. It would be perfect for a hot summer day by the pool.

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  9. Yumm! Sounds so refreshing, especially with the warm weather we've been having! I will take my sweetened please!!

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  10. Yum! I like to use honey for everything. I feel better using it then sugar.

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  11. My husband is a huge ice tea fan. I don't drink ice tea but maybe I'll be a nice lady and make him some

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  12. This sounds super tasty! My kids love iced tea so I bet they would love this too.

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  13. I agree. That sounds so amazing. We love honey here! Amber N

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  14. I'd be happy to relax outside with a glass of this. The honey, lemon and mint would add a very refreshing touch.

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  15. Yum. That looks SO good and SO refreshing. Perfect drink for lounging in the backyard or for a get together too! Looks amazing! - Jeanine

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    1. What you need is... blue tea. :p

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    2. Blue, how can someone hate tea? I mean to hate coffee OK, but tea? What do you imagine Daisy hydrates him with? :)

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  17. That looks so appealing! I could have used one this afternoon :P

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  18. I love honey lemon iced tea..very refreshing especially in a hot day :D

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  19. This looks refreshing and delicious. May I have a glass,please?

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  20. I love home made ice tea. You can determine the sweetness to your liking.

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  21. Those look both pretty and delicious! I like tea, but I'm definitely on the sweeter side of things.

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  22. I have never been a fan of iced tea, but I love anything with honey

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  23. Yummy! It looks delicious and also very pretty!

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  24. I used to make a lot of iced tea. Now I only drink herbal and for some reason I never drink it iced.

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  25. Mmmm I love things sweetened with honey! My mum used to put honey in my milk when I was a kid haha

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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  26. My youngest loves lemon tea so I will have to try this with him. It is much healthier than my husbands version of sweetened tea. My boys go through tea like crazy during the summer.

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  27. I bet it's super fresh... Bo, my boy, is a big fan of ice tea and honey is muuch muuch better than sugar..

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  28. This does sound super amazing. I bet the flavor is wonderful! I'd rather use honey than a bunch of sugar.

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  29. This looks so good. Pinned it of course and will definitely be trying this recipe! Happy summer to you all. Hope it is not going to quickly!

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