Welcome to another delightful recipe to refresh your senses and boost your health! Today, we’re making a vibrant and invigorating Iced Orange Ginger Green Tea. This drink is perfect for hot days, offering a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 5 organic green tea bags
- 2 tablespoons ginger, finely grated or minced
- 3-4 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions:
- Heat the Water: Start by heating the water to a good simmer, just before it reaches the boiling point. Once the water is hot, turn off the heat and add the green tea bags.
- Add Ginger: Add the finely grated or minced ginger to the hot water and tea bags. Let the mixture steep for about 2-3 minutes, allowing the ginger and tea to infuse together.
- Strain the Tea: After the tea has cooled slightly, pour it through a strainer into a pitcher to remove the ginger and tea bags, ensuring a smooth drink.
- Sweeten with Honey: Stir in the honey while the tea is still warm, making sure it dissolves completely. Adjust the amount of honey to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Add Citrus Juices: Pour in the fresh orange juice and lemon juice. Stir well to blend all the flavors together.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tea until it is well chilled. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves for an extra touch of freshness.
Quick Details:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: Approximately 70 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
This Iced Orange Ginger Green Tea is a fantastic way to stay hydrated while enjoying the numerous health benefits of green tea, ginger, and citrus fruits. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, ginger aids digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties, and the citrus juices provide a refreshing burst of vitamin C.
Perfect for any time of day, this iced tea is sure to become a staple in your beverage rotation. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or just looking for a revitalizing drink to enjoy on your own, this recipe is a go-to for a delicious and healthful refreshment.
Enjoy and stay refreshed!
Feel free to share your thoughts and variations of this recipe in the comments below. Happy sipping!
Iced Orange Ginger Green Tea
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
The Iced Orange Ginger Green Tea is a refreshing concoction that marries the zesty flavors of orange and lemon with the sharp, warm bite of ginger, all mellowed by the earthy tones of green tea. This drink is not just a beverage; it’s an experience designed to invigorate and refresh. As the ice clinks in your glass under the warm sun, each sip offers a burst of freshness that is both uplifting and soothing.
Ingredients
4 cups water
5 organic green tea bags
2 tablespoons ginger, finely grated or minced
3–4 tablespoons honey (add more to taste)
2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Heat water to a good simmer almost to a boiling point. Turn heat off and add tea bags.
Add the ginger and let steep for 2 – 3 minutes.
After the tea cools, pour through a strainer into a pitcher.
Stir in the honey.
Add the orange juice and lemon juice. Stir to blend.
Serve chilled over ice.
Garnish with mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 70