Description
Cool summer sips meet zesty Lemon Ginger Iced Green Tea, blending refreshing herbal notes with sweet honey’s smooth embrace. Crisp and invigorating, this beverage promises to quench thirst and delight senses with its harmonious flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Brewing Base:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) water
- 3 green tea bags
Tea Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Serving Additions:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
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 fresh ginger into the hot water, ensuring they are fully immersed. Cover the pot and allow the mixture to infuse for 5-7 minutes, adjusting steeping time based on desired tea strength.
- Extract tea bags and ginger slices from the liquid. While the tea remains warm, incorporate honey, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a smooth, sweet base.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly into the tea, mixing thoroughly to distribute the citrusy brightness evenly throughout the liquid.
- Allow the tea to gradually cool to room temperature, preventing rapid temperature changes that might affect flavor. Transfer the tea to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 1 hour to enhance its refreshing qualities.
- Prepare serving glasses by filling them with ice cubes. Carefully pour the chilled tea over the ice, ensuring an even distribution. Optional: Garnish with delicate lemon slice rounds for an elegant presentation and additional citrus aroma.
Notes
- Customize tea strength by adjusting steeping time between 3-7 minutes for lighter or bolder flavor profiles.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or lavender to create unique sweetness layers.
- Use organic green tea and fresh ginger for maximum health benefits and richer antioxidant content.
- Prep ahead by making large batches and storing in glass containers for up to 3-4 days in refrigerator for quick refreshment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 64 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1 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