Description
This Iced Green Tea is a refreshing blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for hot days. Made with just a few simple ingredients, its an invigorating and hydrating beverage that can be easily customized to your taste. Enjoy it chilled, garnished with fresh mint and lemon for a delightful twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of water
- 4 green tea bags
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Additional lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by boiling the water. In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Filtered water is preferred for a cleaner taste.
- Once the water is boiling, remove it from the heat and add the 4 green tea bags, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Let the tea bags steep for about 5-7 minutes. A steeping time of around 6 minutes is ideal for a balanced flavor.
- Carefully remove the tea bags, squeezing them gently to extract any remaining liquid without over-squeezing, which can make the tea bitter.
- While the tea is still warm, add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, which can be expedited by placing the pot in a cold water bath.
- Once cooled, squeeze about 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice (roughly 1-2 lemons) and stir it into the tea.
- Taste the tea and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
- Transfer the tea to a glass pitcher and cover it.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours.
- Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled green tea over the ice, watching it take on a vibrant green hue.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices for an elevated presentation.
- Cover any leftover iced green tea and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When serving leftovers, add fresh ice cubes to maintain the tea’s flavor.
Notes
- Experiment with different types of green tea for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by starting with less sugar.
- For a fruity twist, consider adding slices of fresh fruit like peaches or berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes