Earl Grey Strong Granita

teas.co.uk · 15 min + 4 hr freeze · Serves 6

You'll need

• 5 Teapigs Earl Grey Strong tea temples
• 700ml just boiled water
• 90g caster sugar
• Juice of half a lemon and a strip of orange zest
• A wide, shallow freezer proof tray

Method

1. Steep the 5 temples in 700ml just boiled water for 4 minutes only; a bold blend gives a strong base in 4 minutes, and over steeping makes a granita bitter once frozen.
2. Stir the sugar, lemon juice and orange zest into the warm brew until the sugar dissolves, then cool and remove the zest.
3. Pour into the wide tray and freeze flat so it sets fast and even.
4. After 1 hour, drag a fork through the icy edges into the centre. Repeat every 30 to 45 minutes for about 3 to 4 hours.
5. Each forking breaks the crystals so it sets as fragrant, light flakes.
6. Fork through again and serve in chilled glasses; add a teaspoon of gin per glass for an adult version.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/earl grey/earl grey strong granita/