Description
Cool summer days call for Lemon Ginger Iced Green Tea with Honey, a refreshing blend that whispers of wellness and relaxation. Crisp citrus notes dance with spicy ginger, creating a perfectly balanced drink you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 ml) water
- 3 green tea bags
- 1/4 cup (84 grams) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh ginger, sliced
Serving Additions:
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare boiling water in a medium pot, heating to 212°F, then immediately remove from heat source.
- Submerge green tea bags and freshly sliced ginger into the hot water, covering the pot to allow ingredients to infuse for 5-7 minutes, developing robust tea flavor.
- Extract tea bags and ginger pieces from liquid, then incorporate honey while tea remains warm, ensuring complete dissolution of sweetener.
- Integrate freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to distribute citrus notes evenly throughout the tea.
- Allow tea mixture to reach room temperature naturally, then transfer to refrigerator for comprehensive chilling, maintaining a minimum cooling period of 60 minutes.
- Create serving presentation by filling glasses with ice cubes, carefully pouring chilled tea over frozen water, and optionally adorning with delicate lemon slice garnishes.
Notes
- Adjust steeping time to control the intensity of green tea flavor, shorter for milder taste and longer for stronger brew.
- Use high-quality honey for better natural sweetness and potential health benefits.
- Fresh ginger adds warmth and digestive support, so slice it thinly for maximum flavor extraction.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like wildflower or clover for unique taste profiles.
- 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