Description
Refreshing orange ginger green tea combines zesty citrus notes with spicy ginger undertones. Delicate green tea leaves create a soothing, aromatic beverage perfect for relaxing moments you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 5 organic green tea bags
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 to 4 tbsps honey
- 2 tablespoons ginger, finely grated or minced
Instructions
- Water Preparation: Heat water to 200°F, removing from heat source just before full boiling point.
- Tea Infusion: Submerge green tea bags into hot water, allowing delicate flavors to release for 2-3 minutes while incorporating freshly grated ginger.
- Flavor Enhancement: Strain tea through fine-mesh sieve into clean pitcher, then blend honey until completely dissolved.
- Citrus Integration: Pour orange and lemon juices into sweetened tea, mixing thoroughly to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate tea mixture for 30-45 minutes until perfectly cooled, ensuring maximum refreshment.
- Serving Technique: Fill glasses with ice cubes, carefully pour chilled tea over ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Optimize Ginger Infusion: Grate ginger finely to release more intense, robust flavors and maximize aromatic essence during steeping.
- Control Brewing Temperature: Use water just below boiling point to prevent green tea from becoming bitter and preserve delicate taste profile.
- Balance Sweetness Carefully: Add honey gradually and taste, ensuring it complements citrus notes without overpowering the tea’s natural complexity.
- Chill for Peak Refreshment: Allow sufficient refrigeration time to let flavors meld and develop a crisp, harmonious taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg