Ginger Lemongrass Iced Green Tea Infusion
This zingy iced tea combines the earthiness of green tea with the vibrant citrus notes of lemongrass and a warming kick of ginger for a refreshing and invigorating summertime beverage. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with light snacks, salads, or seafood dishes.
Readiness Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Infusion
ingredients:
4 cups filtered water
4 green tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf green tea)
3 inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and roughly chopped
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, to taste
Fresh mint sprigs and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine water, green tea bags (or loose leaf tea), sliced ginger, and chopped lemongrass. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and gently simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
- Remove from heat and let steep for an additional 10 minutes.
- Strain the infusion through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the tea bags, ginger slices, and lemongrass stalks.
- Stir in honey or maple syrup until dissolved. Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- Allow the infused green tea to cool fully. Once cooled,transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the chilled ginger-lemongrass iced green tea over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lemon wedges for a delightful visual and flavour enhancement. Enjoy!
FAQs:
Can I use bottled green tea rather? While you can use bottled green tea,using freshly brewed green tea will yield a more flavorful infusion.
How long does this iced green tea stay fresh in the refrigerator? The ginger-lemongrass iced green tea can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
* Can I adjust the sweetness level of the infusion? Yes, you can easily customize the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup according to your taste preferences.
