Osmanthus-Infused Jasmine Tea with Honey and Lemon

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A fragrant and soothing jasmine tea infused with osmanthus flowers, sweetened gently with honey and brightened by fresh lemon. This Chinese-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together dried jasmine tea leaves, dried osmanthus flowers, honey for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 60 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a kettle, then let it cool slightly to about 190°F to avoid burning the tea leaves.
  2. Step 2: In a teapot, combine 2 tsp dried jasmine tea leaves and 1 tbsp dried osmanthus flowers. Pour the hot water over the tea and flowers, steeping for 4 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
  3. Step 3: Strain the tea into cups and stir in 1 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice while warm to balance the floral sweetness with citrus brightness.

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