Iced Jasmine Green Tea

teas.co.uk · 5 min (+ 2 hr chill) · 2

You'll need

• 3 bags Twinings Jasmine Green Tea
• 500ml water, just off the boil and rested to about 80C
• 1 tsp honey, optional
• 2 thin slices of lemon
• A few fresh mint leaves, optional
• Plenty of ice

Method

1. Boil the kettle, then let it sit for 60 to 90 seconds so the water drops to about 80C. Boiling water scorches green leaf and turns the jasmine harsh.
2. Steep the 3 jasmine green tea bags in the 500ml of 80C water for 3 minutes only, no longer.
3. Stir in the honey while the tea is warm if using, then lift out the bags and discard them.
4. Cool the tea to room temperature, then pour into a jug and chill for at least 2 hours.
5. Add the lemon slices and mint to the jug for the last 30 minutes of chilling so the flavours infuse without going bitter.
6. Serve over plenty of ice. Best drunk the same day while the jasmine aroma is at its freshest.
7. Keep the jug covered as it chills, since jasmine aroma is volatile and escapes from an open jug.

Recipe: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/jasmine tea/iced jasmine green tea/