The Citrus limon, or lemon tree, is a small tree that can reach a height of over 4 meters. Its fruit is the lemon, an edible fruit with a sour and extremely fragrant flavor that is used in food.
The lemon is native to Asia and was unknown to the Greeks and Romans. Its cultivation wasn't developed in the West until after the Arab conquest of Spain. One way to enjoy the properties of lemon is when a drink or meal requires a tangy refreshment.
At Tetique, we offer a wide variety of organic teas and infusions that are perfect for pairing with lemon. Our selections are ideal for hotels and restaurants looking to offer refreshing and delicious drinks to their guests.
From black and green teas to herbal and fruit blends, our options are carefully selected to ensure the best quality and flavor. We also offer different formats and sizes to suit your business needs.
What is Lemon Infusion for?
This acid stimulates, stimulates the appetite and aids digestion. Through its high vitamin C content, lemon also helps combat spring fatigue and immunodeficiency, which are relieved by infusions or lemon teas , and it even works if you want to prevent or relieve a cold.
But not only is lemon juice used in everyday life and medicine, lemon peel also makes a delicious tea, thanks to the essential oils it contains.
Lemon peel contains health-promoting substances such as citroneal essential oil, or phellandrene. We also find malic acid, citric acid, hesperidin, formic acid, pectin, and other active ingredients, which are ideal for preparing a lemon peel infusion to reap its benefits.
How to prepare Lemon Infusion
In some countries, a splash of lemon juice and lemon peel are added to black tea to enhance its flavor. This way, you can enjoy a cup of tea with lemon peel and also benefit your health.
Dried lemon peels, added to infusions, contain a high percentage of essential oil and have a fresh, fruity aroma with a slightly bitter, spicy finish.
Due to its distinctive flavor, it enriches fruit infusions and iced tea, but it is also perfect for Rooibos infusion blends, black tea, green tea , or mulled wine (Christmas punches).
Our lemon peels are carefully and gently air-dried. After drying, the lemon peel is cut into pieces. The lemons are grown in Sicily, Spain, Africa, and South America. The lemon peels come from controlled cultivation and are therefore not laden with chemicals.
Prepare the variations you like best, such as Lemon and Ginger Infusion, Lemon and Honey Infusion, or Lemon and Cinnamon Infusion.
Benefits of Lemon Infusion
The Lemon infusion provides different benefits to the body that we will analyze below.
Detoxifier, Antiseptic, and Healing: Lemon is a natural detoxifier and also has antiseptic effects, acting as an astringent. Boil the peel of two lemons in one liter of water for 15 minutes. Then, after turning off the heat, add the juice of two lemons and sweeten with honey. It is recommended to drink up to three cups a day.
Flu and colds: Lemon helps to increase defenses due to its high vitamin C content and, therefore, it is known to prevent colds by preparing a lemon peel infusion.
Stained Teeth: Whitens Teeth.
Intestinal bloating, stomach indigestion, and liver problems: Lemon combats intestinal bloating by reducing the amount of gas and also acts on blood pressure, helping to lower it.
Lemon also decongests the liver.
Skin blemishes and bad breath: Helps whiten skin blemishes by placing a tub of warm water and boiling three lemon peels in it.
It is also known to help improve bad breath.
At Tetique, we pride ourselves on offering high-quality products and the best possible service. If you're looking for a wide variety of lemon teas , don't hesitate to contact us and find out how we can help you satisfy your customers.
