Sansa's Lemon & Black Tea Citruglyn
Experience the essence of summer with Sansa's Lemon Mead, a harmonious blend of zesty lemons and sweet honey. Perfected with a hint of raisins and optional black tea for balance, this mead embodies a light, refreshing flavor. Ideal for celebrations or quiet evenings, you'll find this invigorating beverage a delightful companion to warm sunny days.
ingredients
- Zest and juice of 6-8 organic lemons
- 1 gallon spring water
- 2.5-3 lbs raw honey
- A handful of organic raisins (about 15)
- 3 teabags of black tea (optional)
- 1 packet activated yeast
- Optional: lemon peels and slices from organic lemons
steps
- 1.
Begin by zesting and juicing the organic lemons, ensuring to reserve some lemon peels and slices for garnish if desired.
- 2.
In a large pot, heat half the spring water until warm but not boiling. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- 3.
If using, steep the black tea bags in the warm water for about 5 minutes, then remove and let the tea cool.
- 4.
In a sanitized fermentation vessel, combine the remaining spring water, lemon juice, lemon zest, cooled tea, and raisins.
- 5.
Pour the honey mixture into the fermentation vessel, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
- 6.
Sprinkle the activated yeast over the surface and gently stir to incorporate, ensuring oxygenation.
- 7.
Cover the vessel with a clean cloth and secure with a rubber band, allowing it to ferment in a cool, dark place for 1-2 weeks.
- 8.
After fermentation, strain the mixture into bottles, adding lemon peels or slices for extra flavor and presentation if desired.
- 9.
Seal the bottles and refrigerate them. Let the mead mellow for an additional week before enjoying chilled.
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