Description
Refreshing lemon ginger iced green tea delivers a cooling infusion of zesty and herbal notes perfect for summer sipping. Its crisp blend balances citrus brightness with subtle ginger warmth, promising delightful hydration for tea enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 green tea bags
- 6 cups/1.4 liters water
- ¾ cup/180 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- ½ cup/100 g granulated sugar
- ½ cup/170 g honey
- ⅓ cup/80 ml peeled and sliced fresh ginger
- 1 cup/240 ml water
- Lemon peel from about 2 lemons
Instructions
- Syrup Creation: Combine water, sugar, and honey in a medium saucepan, heating over medium flame until sugar dissolves completely into a smooth, translucent liquid.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and immediately add fresh ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest, allowing the ingredients to steep and release their aromatic essences.
- Syrup Preparation: Cool the mixture to room temperature, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to extract a pure, clear syrup free from solid ingredients.
- Tea Brewing: Bring water to a rolling boil and steep green tea bags for exactly 5 minutes, then remove and allow to cool naturally.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate both the lemon ginger syrup and brewed tea until thoroughly chilled, ensuring optimal flavor development.
- Final Assembly: Blend the chilled syrup with green tea, adjusting the ratio to balance sweetness and intensity according to personal preference.
- Serving Presentation: Pour over ice, garnishing with a delicate lemon slice or fresh mint leaf to elevate the visual and flavor profile of this refreshing beverage.
Notes
- Infuse Flavor Carefully: Let the syrup sit with ginger and lemon for 15-20 minutes to extract maximum aromatic essence and depth of taste.
- Control Tea Steeping: Avoid over-brewing green tea to prevent bitterness; exactly 5 minutes ensures optimal flavor without unwanted tannic notes.
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate both syrup and tea separately before mixing to maintain crisp, refreshing quality and prevent dilution.
- Balance Sweetness Strategically: Start with less syrup and gradually adjust to personal preference, ensuring the delicate green tea notes aren’t overwhelmed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg