Description
Sparkling Green Tea is a refreshing and light drink made with green tea concentrate, fresh orange juice, and sparkling water, offering a crisp, effervescent beverage perfect for hot summer days or whenever you need a pick-me-up.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons green tea leaves
2 cups boiling water
2 parts Green Tea Concentrate
1 part freshly squeezed orange juice
1 part sparkling water
Instructions
- Pour the boiling water over the green tea leaves in a heatproof container.
- Allow the tea to steep for about 4 minutes.
- Strain the tea to remove the leaves and transfer the concentrate to a jar or bottle.
- Chill the concentrate in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the chilled Green Tea Concentrate (2 parts).
- Pour in freshly squeezed orange juice (1 part).
- Top with sparkling water (1 part) and stir gently.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweetened version, add honey or agave syrup to the green tea concentrate before chilling.
- Try substituting orange juice with lemon, lime, or grapefruit juice for a different citrus twist.
- Herbs like mint or ginger can be added to enhance flavor.
- For a slushy version, blend with ice.
- The Green Tea Concentrate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Drink
- Method: Steeping, Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 10 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
