Description
Refreshing lemon ginger iced green tea dances with zesty citrus and warming spice, creating a perfect summer sipper. Cool herbal notes and natural sweetness invite you to savor this invigorating beverage that promises pure rejuvenation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) water
- 3 green tea bags
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh ginger, sliced
Garnish and Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Heat water in a medium pot until it reaches a rolling boil, then immediately remove from the heat source.
- Submerge green tea bags and thinly sliced ginger into the hot water, covering the pot to trap steam and maximize flavor infusion.
- Allow tea and ginger to steep for precisely 5-7 minutes, monitoring the intensity of flavor development.
- Extract tea bags and ginger pieces, then incorporate honey while the liquid remains warm to ensure complete dissolution.
- Introduce freshly pressed lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to integrate the citrusy brightness throughout the brew.
- Let the tea transition to room temperature naturally, preventing rapid temperature changes that might alter taste.
- Transfer the liquid to the refrigerator, chilling for a minimum of 60 minutes to enhance overall refreshment.
- Prepare serving glasses by filling them with ice cubes to create a crisp, cooling foundation.
- Carefully pour the chilled tea over the ice, ensuring an even distribution of temperature and flavor.
- Optional: Embellish with delicate lemon slice garnishes to elevate the visual and aromatic experience.
Notes
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender for unique flavor profiles that complement the green tea’s earthiness.
- Adjust steeping time carefully to prevent bitterness; green tea can quickly become too strong and tannic if left too long.
- Create a sugar-free version by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of honey for low-carb and diabetic-friendly options.
- Enhance the antioxidant benefits by adding fresh mint leaves or a small piece of turmeric during the steeping process for additional health-boosting properties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 64 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg