Iced Orange Ginger Green Tea
A refreshing iced tea made with green tea, fresh orange juice, ginger, lemon, and honey for a bright citrus sip.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Pitcher
- Fine mesh strainer
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 5 green tea bags
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger finely grated
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 to 4 tablespoons honey or to taste
- 2 cups ice cubes
- to serve orange slices
- to serve mint leaves
Instructions
- Heat the water in a saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer.
- Turn off the heat, add the green tea bags, and steep for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the grated ginger and let it sit for 2 more minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and strain the tea into a pitcher if needed.
- Mix in the honey while the tea is still warm so it dissolves easily.
- Let the tea cool, then stir in the orange juice and lemon juice.
- Chill well, pour over ice, and finish with orange slices and mint.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Keep the steeping time short to avoid bitterness.
- Chill fully before serving for a cleaner, brighter taste.