Here's another great hot-weather beverage that is guaranteed to cool you off. I love making regular tea a little fancier with fresh mint and ginger. Since I often end up with fresh herbs or fresh ginger leftover from other recipes, this is a great way to use them up before they go bad. Fresh thyme, lemongrass, or sage would also work well. I've found that having a pitcher of iced tea in the fridge makes me a lot happier when I get home in the evening, and it's really easy to make. I'll be making variations on this recipe throughout the summer!
Ginger-Mint Iced Green Tea (adapted from Steamy Kitchen, original recipe
here)
Makes about 4 cups, easily multiplied
2 bags green tea
2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
2-3 sprigs mint, leaves coarsely chopped
4-1/2 cups boiling water
1-2 tsp sugar (as desired)
Combine the tea bags, ginger, and mint in a glass container. Pour the boiling water over. Steep 3-4 minutes, and then remove the tea bags. Stir in the sugar, and let steep another 10 minutes or so. Strain into a pitcher. Chill until cold, and then server over ice.
What a refreshing flavor for iced tea!
ReplyDeleteYum! Why have I never thought to add fresh ginger to tea? Can't wait to try this Sara!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having homemade iced tea in the fridge. Sounds so homey. I drink tea half the day so I really should try this!
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