Jasmine Iced Green Tea Recipe
Nature has given us a lot of gifts. Starting from water bodies to mountains to the beautiful flowers and fruits – everything is a gift of nature. When thinking about flowers, they are the most colourful gifts of nature. Their beauty and aroma fills our senses and reaches the soul. It’s unquestionable that good aroma is the first step towards freshness. However, there is one more thing that has been a symbol of freshness since time immemorial – a cup of tea. We agree that we have mentioned it quite a lot of times that tea takes us to a whole new level of freshness. However, combining it with a beautiful flower is something that not only enhances its aroma and flavor, but also fills us with a different kind of calm and composure, and also doubles the level of freshness. Have a look at this simple recipe of jasmine iced green tea, that will help you lighten your burden and make your summers blissful.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup loose green jasmine tea
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves plus more whole sprigs for garnish
- 2 cups simmering water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
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Steep loose mint leaves in simmering (not boiling) water for 2 to 3 minutes. It’s advisable not to use boiling water when steeping tea leaves as it may burn the leaves, making your tea bitter.
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Once your water is at the right temperature, add 20 grams of Jasmine tea leaves and steep for 2 minutes.
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Meanwhile, bring sugar to a boil in a small saucepan and stir until sugar dissolves and takes the form of syrup. Let it cool completely.
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As and when the 2 minutes steep is over, strain the tea into large pot. While the tea is still warm, add in honey and stir to dissolve. Let cool.
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Stir together tea and sugar syrup (the quantity of the syrup added depends on desired sweetness). Refrigerate it for at least 1 hour so that it cools down completely.
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Once the tea is cooled down, squeeze in the juice of 1 ½ lemons. Taste after adding lemon and adjust to your liking.
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Pour over ice and enjoy your cool drink. This tea is good to go for 10 days, if refrigerated well.
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You can also add some fresh strawberries (or any other summer fruit) into your tea once it’s ready. This can be an addition of a new flavor to your drink. However, the best way to drink your jasmine tea is to drink it plain, without added dairy, milk alternatives or sweeteners. That keeps the calorie count at zero, and also keeps your tea free from any added sugars.
Recipe Notes
Jasmine Iced Green Tea - Health Benefits
It’s not just the taste and aroma of this tea that appeals us the most. Its health benefits are an addition to the goodness of this drink. Consuming jasmine iced green tea is linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease – including stroke, and may reduce your risk of dying from heart disease. One of the best things about jasmine tea is its ability to fit into any type of diet – even a weight loss diet. Green tea, including jasmine tea – is a potent source of catechins, along with various other antioxidants.