Nane Limon — Turkish Mint and Lemon Tea
A familiar Turkish home-style drink of dried mint and fresh lemon, gently simmered and strained into warm cups.
Serves 2 • Prep 3 minutes • Cook 6–7 minutes
INGREDIENTS
• 500 ml water
• 2 teaspoons dried mint
• 1 small lemon, washed
• Honey or sugar to taste, optional
METHOD
1. Cut half the lemon into small pieces; reserve the other half for serving. Remove the seeds.
2. Put the water, mint and chopped lemon in a small saucepan.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook over low heat for 6–7 minutes.
4. Strain through a fine sieve into two cups. Taste before adding sweetener or a squeeze from the reserved lemon.
SERVING
Serve warm. For less bitterness, peel the lemon before simmering. Fresh mint can replace dried mint, though its flavour is gentler.
CULTURAL NOTE
Nane limon is a household drink found across Türkiye, with proportions varying by family. This is a culinary recipe, without claims that it treats illness.
SOURCES
Method adapted from Yemek.com’s Nane Limon recipe.
