- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 35 kcal
Quick summary
“A refreshing iced tea with lemon and ginger that is perfect for hot days. It is worth it for its ease of preparation and invigorating flavor.”
What you need to know
- Combinação de limão e gengibre cria um sabor refrescante e estimulante
- Preparo rápido, com apenas 20 minutos de tempo de preparo
- Ótimo para consumo em dias quentes ou como bebida termogênica
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of water
- 1 large lemon (juice)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
- 2 cups of ice
- Lemon slices and mint leaves to decorate
Instructions
Principal
- In a pan, boil the water together with the grated ginger for about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher, removing the ginger pieces.
- Add the lemon juice and mix well.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- When it is cold, add the ice.
- Serve in glasses, decorating with lemon slices and mint leaves.
- Enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
Chef's tips
- Use um limão maduro para obter o melhor sabor
- Raspe o gengibre bem para extrair o óleo essencial
- Se preferir, adicione um punhado de erva-doce para um sabor adicional
Variations
- Adicione um pouco de canela para um toque quente
- Misture um pouco de extrato de baunilha para um sabor doce
- Experimente com gengibre em pó se preferir um sabor menos picante
Substitutions
- Pode substituir o gengibre por raiz de jasmim para um sabor diferente
- Usar xilitol em vez de açúcar é uma opção para adoçar sem calorias
- Substitua o limão com suco de cítricos como bergamota ou tangerina
How to store
Leave the iced tea in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It is not recommended to can in glass jars to avoid cracking.
Can it be frozen?
Can be frozen. The flavor may change when thawing, and ice can cause cracks in glass jars.
What to serve with
Serves well with ginger cookies or homemade bread rolls for a perfect combination.
Frequently asked questions
What if I don't have lemon?
You can use concentrated lemon juice or replace it with orange juice.
Can it be made with panela sugar?
Yes, it can be used, but it may slightly alter the flavor.
Can I use Persian lime?
Yes, you can use lime, but the flavor will be more bitter.
Can the tea be made with warm water?
No, it is better to use boiled water to better extract the flavors.
