Iced Tea Granita
Cool down with the ultimate summer treat: Iced Tea Granita! This refreshing frozen dessert combines the bold flavor of black tea with a hint of citrus from freshly squeezed lemon juice, perfectly sweetened for a balanced taste. Crafted with just a handful of simple ingredients, this granita is easy to make and requires no special equipment—just freeze, scrape, and repeat for a light, fluffy texture. Serve in elegant glasses and finish with a sprig of fresh mint for a touch of sophistication. With its vibrant flavor and icy crunch, Iced Tea Granita is the perfect dessert for warm days and outdoor gatherings. Keywords: iced tea granita, summer dessert, refreshing frozen treat, simple dessert recipe, black tea granita.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Discard the tea bags and stir in 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir to combine.
Pour the sweetened tea mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, place the dish in the freezer for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape any ice crystals that have formed on the edges of the dish into the center.
Continue freezing and scraping the granita every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours, until the entire mixture is fluffy and crystallized.
Spoon the granita into serving glasses or bowls and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.9 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% | |
*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.
