Ginger-Lemon Iced Tea is a delightful and refreshing beverage that combines the zingy flavors of ginger and lemon with the coolness of iced tea. Here’s a simple recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or your favorite tea variety)
- 1-2 inches fresh ginger root, thinly sliced or grated
- 1/4 cup honey or sweetener of your choice (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 2-3 lemons
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Boil Water:
- In a kettle or pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Steep the Tea with Ginger:
- Once the water reaches a boil, turn off the heat.
- Add the tea bags and thinly sliced or grated ginger to the hot water.
- Let the tea steep for about 5 to 7 minutes, depending on your desired strength and taste preference.
- Sweeten the Tea:
- While the tea is still hot, stir in honey or your preferred sweetener until it dissolves. Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
- Cool the Tea:
- Remove the tea bags and ginger slices from the tea.
- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. You can speed up the process by placing the pot in the refrigerator or adding some ice cubes.
- Add Lemon Juice:
- Once the tea has cooled, stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- Serve:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the ginger-lemon iced tea over the ice cubes.
- Garnish (Optional):
- Add lemon slices and fresh mint leaves to each glass for a decorative touch and extra flavor.
- Enjoy:
- Give the iced tea a gentle stir to mix the flavors.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing Ginger-Lemon Iced Tea on a hot day!
Feel free to adjust the sweetness, lemon juice, and ginger according to your taste preferences. You can also experiment with adding other flavorings like mint or orange slices for variation.
