Jasmine Green Tea Fresh Lemonade
Quench your thirst with the refreshing harmony of floral and citrus in this Jasmine Green Tea Fresh Lemonade. Perfectly blending the delicate aroma of jasmine green tea with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this recipe offers a naturally soothing and invigorating drink. A touch of sweetness, using either granulated sugar or honey, balances the flavors, while ice cubes keep it crisp and cool. With optional garnishes like vibrant lemon slices and fragrant mint leaves, this lemonade is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate beverage for hot summer days or a revitalizing twist to your afternoon routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Jasmine green tea leaves (or tea bags)
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar (or honey)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 8 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil in a small saucepan.
Add jasmine green tea leaves (or tea bags) to the hot water and steep for 3-4 minutes. Avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.
Strain the tea leaves (or remove the tea bags) and allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature.
In a separate pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and granulated sugar (or honey). Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the cooled jasmine green tea to the pitcher and mix thoroughly.
Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the jasmine green tea lemonade over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and a couple of fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing floral and citrus flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.4 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 6% | |
*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.
