Okay, so I tried making this lemon brisk tea today, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. I’ve been seeing these “That’s Brisk, baby” ads everywhere, and I figured, why not give it a shot? Plus, I love a good iced tea, especially when it’s got that tangy lemon kick.

Getting Started

First off, I gathered all my ingredients. It turns out, making this isn’t as simple as just brewing some tea and adding lemon. No sir. This bad boy has a whole list of things going into it. I saw online that the real deal uses things like high fructose corn syrup, phosphoric acid, and even sodium polyphosphates – which is supposed to “protect flavor” apparently. I’m no food scientist, so I just shrugged and decided to roll with it.

The Brewing Process

I started by brewing some black tea. I found a box of black tea powder in my pantry, which seemed fitting since the actual Brisk uses that. I brewed it nice and strong, figuring that’s where that “invigorating taste” comes from.

Adding the Tang

Next up was the lemon part. I squeezed a whole bunch of lemons – my hands were sticky as hell afterward. I didn’t have any of that fancy caramel color or potassium sorbate they use in the real Brisk, so I figured the natural lemon juice would be fine. I mean, they do claim that it has a “tangy lemon flavor,” right?

Sweetening the Deal

Now, here’s where things got interesting. I knew Brisk had those low-calorie sweeteners, but I only had regular sugar at home. I read somewhere that these sweeteners don’t really help with weight loss or anything, so I just used a bit of sugar, hoping for the best.

The Final Mix

I mixed the strong black tea, the fresh lemon juice, and the sugar all together. It looked kind of like iced tea, but honestly, the color was a bit off. Maybe it’s because I didn’t use any artificial coloring like Red 40. Oh well. I gave it a good stir and took a big sip.

The Taste Test

Alright, so it didn’t taste exactly like Brisk. It was definitely lemony, and it was kind of sweet, but it was missing that… I don’t know, that special something? It was refreshing, sure, but not quite the same. It was a bit of a letdown, if I’m honest.

My Thoughts

In the end, my homemade lemon brisk tea was okay. It was a fun experiment, but I don’t think I’ll be ditching the real deal anytime soon. Maybe it’s the lack of those fancy chemicals, or maybe I just didn’t get the proportions right. Either way, it was a good reminder that sometimes, it’s just easier to grab a bottle from the store. But hey, at least I can say I tried, right?

• Brew some black tea, make it strong.
• Squeeze a ton of lemons, get your hands all sticky.
• Add some sugar because who needs those weird sweeteners.
• Mix it all up and hope for the best.
• Probably just buy Brisk next time.

That’s my story of making lemon brisk tea. Not a total win, but not a total fail either.