Lebanese Mint Tea vs Geleneksel Türk Limonatası (Traditional Turkish Lemonade)

Both drinks pair mint and lemon, but they reverse the roles. The Lebanese Mint Tea is served hot, with a whole bunch of mint, stems included, steeped alongside rinsed green tea leaves and sugar, then poured from a height for a light foam; lemon appears only as an optional slice on the side. The Turkish lemonade puts lemon at the center, rubbing zest into sugar to release its oils before adding fresh juice and cold water. It is strained, chilled for hours and served over ice, with mint kept as an aromatic garnish.