Ginger Tea Granita
Transform your tea time into a refreshing dessert experience with this vibrant Ginger Tea Granita, a delightful fusion of bold flavors and icy textures. Infused with the warmth of freshly grated ginger and the robustness of black tea, this granita is perfectly balanced by a hint of fresh lemon juice for zesty brightness. Sweetened with just the right amount of sugar, it’s a simple yet sophisticated frozen treat that’s both invigorating and light. Made with everyday ingredients and requiring minimal effort, this recipe involves freezing the mixture and scraping it into delicate, icy flakes, creating a unique crystalline texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect as a palate cleanser or a summer dessert, this ginger tea-infused granita is a refreshing way to elevate your next gathering. Plus, it's vegan, dairy-free, and gloriously cooling on a hot day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (grated) Fresh ginger
- 3 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Sugar
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
- 2 units Black tea bags
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the grated ginger, water, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
2. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the black tea bags, cover, and let steep for 5 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the grated ginger. Let the tea mixture cool to room temperature.
4. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice once the mixture has cooled completely.
5. Pour the liquid into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (such as a glass or metal baking pan). Place the dish in the freezer.
6. After 45 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture to break up any ice crystals. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes until the granita is fully frozen and has a fluffy, crystalline texture. This process will take about 3 to 4 hours.
7. Once the granita has a light, flaky consistency, it is ready to serve. Scoop into bowls or glasses using a fork to fluff up the crystals before plating.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
