Pineapple-Lime Green Tea Cooler

Ingredients

• 2 bags Green tea bags
• 1 1/2 cups cups Water
• 3/4 cup cup 100% pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 1-2 tsp tsp Honey
• as needed Ice
• as needed Lime wheel or pineapple wedge

Instructions

1. Heat 1 1/2 cups water to approximately 175°F.
2. Steep green tea bags for approximately 3 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags without squeezing.
4. Cool completely.
5. Combine the chilled tea, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice.
6. Stir or shake vigorously with ice.
7. Taste BEFORE adding honey.
8. If the pineapple already provides sufficient sweetness, omit the honey entirely.
9. If needed, dissolve 1–2 teaspoons honey into a small amount of the tea before incorporating it.
10. Fill two glasses with fresh ice.
11. Divide the drink between the glasses.
12. Garnish with lime or pineapple if desired.

Chef's Notes

NEEDS_IMAGE_REVIEW Naturally caffeinated with green tea. Caffeine content varies by tea and brewing method. Do not increase the pineapple juice excessively. The goal is a pineapple-green-tea cooler, not pineapple juice with an invisible amount of tea. Fresh lime keeps the pineapple crisp and prevents the drink from becoming cloying. Green tea brewing standard: Heat water to approximately 175°F. Steep for approximately 3 minutes. Remove tea bags without squeezing. Allow tea to cool before assembling the iced beverage.

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