Iced Rose Green Tea
Summer is the season of roses. Roses not only smell good and look beautiful, but they have many antioxidant properties which will aid your overall health. Rose is known for improving digestion and boosting the immune system. Apart from that, it brings a natural glow to the skin and prevents premature aging. Rose coupled with green tea is a match made in heaven! Rose green tea has enough antioxidants to fight free radicals and prevent intracellular destruction, thereby preventing deadly diseases such as cancer. It also acts as a mood uplifter and improves the sleep cycle. If you are on the hunt for delicious rose infused iced tea, then Teafloor is the place to go. Packed with antioxidant goodness, this tea tastes good, smells good and takes your mood from zero to a hundred in no time at all. Serve this tea to friend and family members during tea time on a hot summer afternoon and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 Litre Water
- 2 Tbsp Teafloor rose green tea
- 1 Cup Sugar or honey As per preference
- ½ Cup Rose petals
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
Instructions
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Boil some water in a pan and keep it aside. Let the water cool down a little bit before adding the rose petals to it.
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You could leave this mix overnight for the water to infuse with the scent of roses, but if you are short on time, then one hour also works.
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Next up strain this water into a pitcher and stir in the sugar. If you happen to be health conscious then you can easily swap the sugar with honey or other artificial sweeteners.
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Now take about two cups of plain water and bring to boil, to this add your favorite rose, green tea from Teafloor and remove the water from the heat.
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Let the mixture steep for about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the astringency you desire and strain the brew.
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Let the tea refrigerate for a few hours, and serve it on the rocks. Garnish with a few rose petals.
Recipe Notes
Iced Rose Green Tea Recipe
It will be best if you serve the tea in tall glasses with a few rose petals floating in it, to add an aesthetic appeal to your brew.This summer save money by making your own iced tea at home, rather than sipping on calories laden soft drinks which do more harm than good.