Description
This Strawberry Jasmine Iced Tea is a refreshing blend of floral jasmine green tea, sweet strawberries, and a hint of lemon, making it the perfect drink for warm days and gatherings. Enjoy it over ice, garnished with fresh mint for a delightful and visually appealing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons jasmine green tea leaves (or 4 jasmine green tea bags)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup honey (or to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Remove the boiling water from heat and add the jasmine green tea leaves or tea bags. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a heatproof pitcher if using loose leaves, or simply remove the tea bags.
- While the tea is warm, stir in the honey until completely dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the tea.
- Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces.
- Combine the sliced strawberries with a tablespoon of honey in a small bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Allow the sweetened jasmine tea to cool to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Add the macerated strawberries and their juices to the cooled tea.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry jasmine tea over the ice.
- Add fresh mint leaves to each glass for a beautiful presentation and refreshing aroma.
- Serve immediately in clear glasses to showcase the vibrant color and floating strawberries.
- Store any leftover tea in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pour the tea over fresh ice when ready to enjoy leftovers, adding more strawberries or mint if desired.
- Experiment with peaches, raspberries, or a splash of orange juice for a unique twist.
- Try adding fresh basil or lavender syrup for a different flavor profile.
Notes
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea for an additional minute or two, but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes