Iced Green Tea Recipe
This refreshing and healthy iced green tea is a perfect blend of green tea, honey, and lemon, offering a deliciously cooling drink for warm days. It's quick and easy to prepare, with a balance of sweetness and tangy citrus.
Equipment
- Kettle or pot
- Pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- Ice cube tray (optional)
- Glasses
Ingredients
- 4 green tea bags or 4 teaspoons loose leaf green tea
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice optional
- 1 lemon sliced (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Water : Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle or pot.
- Brew the Tea: Once the water boils, remove it from heat and add the green tea bags (or loose tea). Let steep for 3-5 minutes depending on your preferred strength.
- Sweeten (Optional): Remove the tea bags, and if using honey or a sweetener, stir it in while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
- Cool Down: Let the tea cool down to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for about an hour.
- Serve: Once chilled, fill a glass with ice cubes, pour in the cold green tea, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing iced green tea.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Vitamin C: 10% of Daily Value (from lemon)