Green Tea Lemonade
Posted on June 19 2024
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:
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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.
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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.
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup or sweetener of your choice while the tea is still warm, ensuring it dissolves completely.
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Add Lemon Juice:
- Once the tea has cooled, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Stir well to combine.
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Chill the Tea:
- Refrigerate the green tea lemonade for at least 1 hour or until it is thoroughly chilled.
- Refrigerate the green tea lemonade for at least 1 hour or until it is thoroughly chilled.
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Serve:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the chilled green tea lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
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Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, tangy taste of homemade green tea lemonade!