Description
Refreshing iced orange ginger green tea combines zesty citrus notes with spicy ginger undertones. Cool summery sips bring pure rejuvenation while nourishing wellness with natural ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 organic green tea bags
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 ml) honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) ginger, finely grated or minced
Instructions
- Steep Tea: Heat water to just below boiling and submerge green tea bags, allowing herbal essence to infuse for 2-3 minutes while simultaneously adding freshly grated ginger for a zesty warmth.
- Strain and Sweeten: Remove tea bags and ginger through a fine strainer, then incorporate honey, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a smooth, naturally sweet base.
- Citrus Fusion: Introduce freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices into the warm tea, gently blending to develop a harmonious citrus-herbal profile with vibrant, refreshing undertones.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tea to develop a crisp character, then pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with delicate mint leaves, creating an elegant, aromatic beverage that promises a cool, invigorating experience.
Notes
- Steep with Precision: Green tea leaves require gentle water temperature (just below boiling) and exact steeping time of 2-3 minutes to preserve delicate flavors.
- Ginger’s Magic Touch: Freshly grated ginger adds warmth and depth, transforming the tea’s flavor profile with its zesty undertones.
- Honey Harmony: Stir honey while tea is warm to ensure complete dissolution and create a smooth, natural sweetness throughout the beverage.
- Citrus Burst: Fresh orange and lemon juices elevate the tea, balancing herbal notes with bright, tangy citrus undertones for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg