Description
A refreshing and invigorating iced tea made with green tea, fresh ginger, lemon juice, and honey. Perfectly chilled for warm days, this drink is light, zesty, and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
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- 4 green tea bags
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups water
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Ice cubes as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Prepare a saucepan and a heatproof pitcher.
- Combine Ingredients: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, add sliced ginger, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Remove from heat, add green tea bags, and steep for 3–4 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Strain out ginger and tea bags, then stir in honey until dissolved.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in lemon juice.
- Finishing Touches: Refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour over ice, garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for the best flavor.
- Allow the tea to cool slightly before adding honey to preserve its natural benefits.
- Freeze leftover tea in ice cube trays to avoid dilution when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg