How to make iced green tea?
Imagine yourself sipping on a glass of iced green tea, giving you a refreshing, chill, and smooth experience. It’s a flavor-packed beverage that might just be your new favorite.
Worried about brewing it just right, especially with loose leaf teas? No need to stress! We’ve gathered the simplest recipes to help you create the perfect iced green tea with ease.
How to make iced green tea?
Iced green tea is pretty easy to prepare! All you need to do is just steep some green tea, let it cool, and serve with ice. But, ofcourse! We want you to get creative and add your own personal touch to the recipe and make it uniquely yours. Don’t hesitate to customize.
Here’s our tried iced green tea recipe that transforms loose-leaf tea into a refreshing, delicious treat.
You’ll Need
- 2 liter of filtered water
- 10 to 12 grams or 5 to 6 teaspoon of loose leaf green tea
- Sweeteners like honey or syrup (Optional)
Instructions
- First of all, boil the 2 liters of water in a large pot.
- Once the water boils, let it cool down for around 1 to 2 minutes to reach the temperature of 190-200°F.
- Add in the 10 to 12 grams (or 5 to 6 teaspoon) of your favorite loose leaf green tea.
- Allow the green tea to steep for around 15 to 20 minutes. You may adjust the steep time as per your preference.
- Now, strain the tea and pour into your cup. Let the brew cool down and add ice.
- For a touch of sweetness, add in your preferred sweetener and stir well.
Enjoy your chilled cup of iced green tea. Well, that was just the basic one. You may also explore other exciting recipes like honey-ginger iced green tea, lemon-raspberry infused iced green tea, iced peach green tea lemonade, and many more.
How to make iced matcha green tea latte?
If you’re craving a creamy twist on your iced brew, try iced matcha green tea latte. This drink offers a refreshing yet smooth and sweet flavor. While we suggest the basic recipe below, we strongly encourage you to add your own twist to the recipe and heighten your tea drinking journey.
You’ll Need
- 1 to 1½ teaspoon of matcha green tea powder.
- 2 fl oz of hot water that’s around 175°F.
- 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweeteners like honey, vanilla syrup, maple syrup, etc.
- Ice cubes
- 12 fl oz of milk
Instructions
- First, put the matcha powder into the bowl. Pour around 2 fl oz of hot water and whisk the matcha until it fully dissolves.
- If you want, add in the sweetener and stir it.
- Now, fill in the glass with ice cubes. Pour 12 fl oz of milk.
- Add in the matcha mixture and stir everything together. Enjoy!
FAQs about Iced Green Tea
Is iced green tea good for you?
Just like hot green tea, iced green tea may offer you with potential health benefits like support in weight loss, improved mental alertness, etc.
How to get the bitterness out of iced tea?
If you want to get the bitterness out of iced tea, here’s the tip. You may decrease your steep time, lower the boiling water temperature, or add sweeteners to balance the taste.
How to make iced green tea with tea bags?
Start by adding 1 to 2 green tea bags in your cup. Pour hot water over the tea and let it steep for around 3 to 5 minutes. Now, discard the tea bag and let the brew cool down. Serve the tea with ice and add in preferred sweeteners or flavors.
Conclusion
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