A new perspective for summertime. This was my new favorite when I discovered Lemoncello during the wet and cold of an unseasonably long winter. But now that summer is suddenly here in full force, it’s the one tea that has bridged the weather with me. Lemoncello is excellent chilled. It’s not the bold, tangy zing of other cold citrus or fruit teas, though, and it shouldn’t be iced if you can help it—but if brewed to its strongest and let to chill in the fridge, it’s perfect. At its strongest, this tea is not ever bold, which is why I don’t dilute it with ice. The lemon makes it refreshing enough, but the vaguely creamy, sweet quality gives one the impression of luxury, indulgence, relaxation. As a matter of fact, after trying this cold, I literally moved my hammock into my bedroom for the summer, and have been relaxing on it with a chilled glass of this in my hand as I wind down on these hot summer nights. Aah, a revelation of a tea, I tell you.
I was so taken with this tea the first time I tried it that I thought it might be too good to be true. Not so. Upon my second cup, I’m still blissed out by it. The aroma literally relaxes me, and brings a soft smile to my usually tight lips. Lemoncello is indeed one of the most pleasantly unique cups of tea I’ve had, and after feeding it to my family members, I’m buying a large amount and intend to share it with everyone I know who loves tea or lemon pie.
