Description
Cool summer sips of watermelon green tea offer a refreshing blend that dances between sweet fruit and earthy tea notes. Crisp watermelon and delicate green tea create a harmonious drink that will transport you to a breezy tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups watermelon, fresh and chunked
- 2 bags green tea
- 2 cups water
Additional Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 lime
Garnish/Optional:
(None specified in original recipe)
Instructions
- Prepare green tea by warming water to a near-boiling point, then gently immerse tea bags for precisely 3 minutes to extract optimal flavor nuances.
- Transfer tea bags and let the infusion cool naturally to ambient temperature, allowing subtle tea essence to develop.
- Transform watermelon chunks into a velvety liquid by pulsing in a blender until perfectly smooth and uniform.
- Optional: Refine the watermelon puree by pressing through a fine-mesh strainer, eliminating pulp and creating a crystal-clear juice.
- Select a spacious pitcher and merge the cooled green tea, silky watermelon juice, and zesty lime juice, stirring thoroughly to integrate flavors.
- Enhance beverage experience by either chilling in refrigerator for heightened refreshment or serving immediately over crystalline ice cubes.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality green tea to enhance the overall flavor profile of the beverage.
- Strain watermelon puree carefully to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother, more refined drink.
- Adjust lime juice quantity based on personal taste preference, balancing sweetness and tartness.
- For a lighter version, use less watermelon or dilute with additional green tea to reduce sugar content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg