How long does it take to refrigerate the honey lemon?

I believe that many female friends and even some male friends are familiar with honey lemon tea. This is a very popular drink among people. This drink not only tastes very good, but also has many benefits for the human body. This drink tastes even better after being refrigerated, but many people don’t know how long it is appropriate to drink it. So, how long does it take to refrigerate the honey lemon?

First, how long should the honey lemon be refrigerated? Honey lemon water must be refrigerated. Honey is extremely rich in organic acids and antibacterial ingredients, as well as a large amount of carbohydrates. It has a hypertonic environment where bacteria are not easily able to grow, so honey can be stored at room temperature. However, lemon is rich in water, and the combination of the two will promote the growth of bacteria in honey, so it needs to be refrigerated. However, storing the honey in the freezer will not only make it inconvenient to take out the honey, but will also affect the solubility of the honey, so it is not recommended to store it in the freezer.

Second, the reason why refrigeration is not recommended: because after freezing, the precipitation of honey crystals will cause the sugar distribution state of the honey lemon water to change, which may easily result in uneven taste, such as some parts being lightly sweet and some parts being very sweet. After lemon honey water is frozen, it becomes frozen and cannot be taken out immediately. It needs to be thawed before drinking. This can easily lead to bacterial growth and is not conducive to the preservation of honey lemon water.

Third, refrigeration method: After the lemon is fresh and clean, wait for the skin to be slightly dry, then sprinkle an appropriate amount of fine salt on the lemon, rub the salt back and forth on the surface of the lemon for a short time to ensure that the bacteria on the surface of the lemon are killed, wash the sealed glass jar and scald it with boiling water, place it to dry, wash and sterilize the lemon, cut the skin thinly, drain the surface water slightly and put it in a glass jar, add honey to soak the lemon slices, completely submerge them, and ensure that each slice of lemon is soaked in honey. Add rock sugar for seasoning according to personal taste, then change the lid and seal it, and put it in the refrigerator.

How long does it take to refrigerate the prepared honey lemon? Generally, lemon honey water can be refrigerated for 1-3 months. Honey lemon water is rich in organic acids and vitamin C, has a strong antibacterial effect, and the hypertonic environment provided by honey is not suitable for the growth of bacteria. Therefore, it can be stored in the low-temperature environment of the refrigerator for up to 3 months, but it is recommended to drink it immediately after brewing.