6 Refreshing Green Tea Recipes to Try at Home

6 Refreshing Green Tea Recipes to Try at Home

Green tea has emerged as a popular choice of beverage in the past few years. Many people have taken a liking to green tea and developed a taste for this refreshing beverage. While the good old way is great to consume it, making it more interesting with quick and easy recipes is fun and can even help you incorporate it into your daily routine. Try out these quick and simple green tea recipes at home and turn your regular green tea into a delightful beverage when you’re looking for a little change.

Green Tea Lemonade

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Beat the heat with a refreshing twist on everyone’s favorite! Follow these easy steps:
1) Brew your green tea in a pot. Allow the tea to steep for about 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bags or strain the leaves. Let the brewed tea cool to room temperature.
2) Squeeze fresh lemon juice. Aim for about 1-2 cups of lemon juice, depending on your taste preference and the quantity of lemonade you want to make.
3) In a large pitcher, combine the cooled green tea and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir well.
4) Use honey, agave syrup, simple syrup, or your preferred sweetener. Top it off with ice.

Green Tea Mojito

Elevate your cocktail game with a refreshing fix. Follow these easy steps:

1) Brew green tea in a pot and let it steep for 3-5 mins. Once brewed, let it cool.

2) Take a tall glass and muddle mint leaves with lime juice. 

3) To sweeten the drink, add honey/sugar. Add the green tea to the glass and stir well. 

4) Top it off with some club soda. You can skip this step as well. 

5) Add ice cubes to the glass and garnish the drink with lime slices and mint leaves. 

Green Tea Smoothie

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A perfect way to start your mornings and a quick and easy breakfast fix as well.  Follow these easy steps:

1) Brew a cup of green tea using green tea leaves or tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 mins. Once brewed, let it cool.
2) To the cooled-down green tea, add frozen banana, kale and spinach leaves, milk of choice, ice cubes and sweetener of choice
3) Blend it for some time until smooth. Pour it in a glass.
4) Top it off with some seeds and nuts. Stir well and enjoy.

Green Tea Coconut Cooler

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Just the right way to upgrade your coconut water. Follow these easy steps.

1. Brew green tea and let it cool to room temperature.
2. Blend the cooled green tea with coconut water and a splash of lime juice. You can also add syrup of choice for added flavor.
3. Add a handful of ice cubes and blend until smooth.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge or shredded coconut for a tropical flair. Serve and enjoy. 

Green Tea Sorbet

 

A flavorful and citrusy summer treat that everyone will love. Follow these easy steps.

1) Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from heat.

2) Add 3-4 green tea bags or 2 tablespoons of loose leaf green tea and let steep for 5-7 minutes
Remove the tea bags or strain out the loose tea leaves.. Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.

3) Add lemon juice for a touch of freshness and acidity. Allow the green tea mixture to cool to room temperature.

4) Once cooled, pour the mixture into a shallow container or ice cube tray.

5) Place the container in the freezer and let it freeze for about 4-6 hours, or until firm.

6) Once the sorbet is frozen, remove it from the freezer. Use a fork to scrape the surface of the sorbet to create a fluffy texture. Serve the green tea sorbet in bowls or glasses.

Green Tea Berry Blast

 

A fruity and tangy refresher you can enjoy any time of the day. Follow these easy steps. 

1. Brew green tea and let it cool, chill it in the freezer for a while. 
2. In a blender, combine the chilled green tea with mixed berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries or any berries you can find. 
3. Add a splash of apple juice or honey for sweetness. You can also add honey. 
4. Blend until smooth and pour into glasses over ice. Stir well and enjoy. 

For the best green tea, make sure to buy from a premium brand. This will ensure you get to experience the real flavors. Enjoy these recipes and share them with your loved ones too!