Green Tea Lemonade

Posted on June 19 2024

Green Tea Lemonade

Why This Drink is Good for You

🌿 Green Tea:

  • Antioxidants Galore: Packed with antioxidants, green tea helps fight free radicals, reducing inflammation and boosting overall health.
  • Energy Boost: Provides a gentle energy lift without the jitters of caffeine.

🍋 Lemon Juice:

  • Vitamin C: High in Vitamin C, lemon juice strengthens the immune system and helps in skin rejuvenation.
  • Digestive Aid: Lemon juice aids digestion and helps detoxify your body.

🌱 Mint:

  • Cooling Effect: Naturally cools the body, perfect for hot days.
  • Digestive Benefits: Helps soothe the stomach and aids in digestion.

How to Prepare

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 bags of organic green tea
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
  • Lemon slices, for garnish
  • Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Brew the Green Tea:

    • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
    • Remove from heat and add the green tea bags.
    • Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
    • Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

  2. Sweeten the Tea:

    • Stir in the honey or maple syrup or sweetener of your choice while the tea is still warm, ensuring it dissolves completely.

  3. Add Lemon Juice:

    • Once the tea has cooled, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
    • Stir well to combine.

  4. Chill the Tea:

    • Refrigerate the green tea lemonade for at least 1 hour or until it is thoroughly chilled.

  5. Serve:

    • Fill glasses with ice cubes.
    • Pour the chilled green tea lemonade over the ice.
    • Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.

  6. Enjoy:

    • Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, tangy taste of homemade green tea lemonade!

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