In the realm of refreshing summer beverages, lemon ginger iced tea stands out as a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the senses. This delightful drink combines the zesty brightness of lemons with the invigorating warmth of ginger, resulting in a concoction that is both thirst-quenching and revitalizing. Whether you seek a pick-me-up on a sweltering afternoon or a soothing elixir to unwind with at the end of a long day, lemon ginger iced tea emerges as the ideal companion, promising an experience that simultaneously invigorates and calms.
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LEMON-GINGER ICED TEA
This Arnold Palmer has just a little kick to it because of the ginger. But it's so good! It's not intended to be a syrupy, sweet tea, so don't load it with sugar. Keep the taste of the ginger as the focal point.
Provided by Paula
Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil; add lemon-ginger tea bag. Let steep for 5 minutes. Sweeten with sugar and allow to cool.
- Mix lemon-ginger tea and orange pekoe tea together and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Sodium 17.2 mg, Sugar 1 g
ICED LEMON & GINGER MINT TEA
Make and share this Iced Lemon & Ginger Mint Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories Beverages
Time 12m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place tea bags, ginger, mint& sugar in saucepan.
- Pour in boiling water, cover, and let stand 10 minutes.
- Strain tea into large pitcher and stir in lemon.
- Refrigerate until cold.
- Pour into ice filled glasses and garnish with mint.
ICED LEMON GINGER TEA
Steps:
- Peel gingerroot and cut crosswise into thin slices. In a medium saucepan boil water, gingerroot, honey, sugar, and zest, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Remove pan from heat and steep "tea" covered, 45 minutes. Uncover tea and cool completely.
- Remove gingerroot and zest with a slotted spoon and discard. Transfer tea to a pitcher and stir in lemon juice. (Chill tea, covered, until cold and up to 2 days.)
- Serve tea over ice in tall glasses and garnish with lemon slices.
Tips:
- Use a variety of teas to create different flavor profiles. Black tea, green tea, and white tea all make great iced teas.
- Steep the tea for longer periods of time to create a stronger flavor.
- Add fresh lemon slices, ginger slices, or mint leaves to the tea while it is steeping to infuse it with extra flavor.
- Sweeten the iced tea with honey, sugar, or stevia to taste.
- Garnish the iced tea with fresh lemon slices, ginger slices, or mint leaves before serving.
Conclusion:
Lemon ginger iced tea is a refreshing and delicious drink that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your iced tea sweet or unsweetened, strong or weak, lemon ginger iced tea is a great option. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy, give lemon ginger iced tea a try. You won't be disappointed!
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