Green Tea Granita
Cool, refreshing, and delightfully simple, Green Tea Granita is the perfect frozen treat to beat the heat while indulging in refined flavors. This recipe marries the earthy bitterness of freshly brewed green tea with a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar and a zing of fresh lemon juice, creating a subtly sweet, tangy, and invigorating icy dessert. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal effort, you'll transform a humble tea infusion into a light and aromatic granita through the timeless technique of hand-scraping frozen layers. Ideal for a post-dinner palate cleanser or a midday refreshment, this naturally vegan and dairy-free dessert is elevated with a garnish of fresh mint for a pop of color and extra freshness. Make this Green Tea Granita your go-to frozen treat for a healthy yet indulgent way to stay cool.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (if loose) or tea bags Green tea leaves or bags
- 500 milliliters Water
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan or kettle.
Add the green tea leaves or tea bags to a heatproof bowl or teapot. Pour the boiling water over the tea and allow it to steep for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your preferred tea strength.
Strain the tea (if using loose leaves) or remove the tea bags. Stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved, then mix in the lemon juice.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Pour the cooled tea mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish. Place it in the freezer for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape the mixture to break up the ice crystals. Return it to the freezer.
Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for the next 2 to 3 hours, or until the granita has a fluffy, crystalline texture.
Once fully frozen and fluffed, scoop the granita into serving glasses or bowls. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 76 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.
