Strawberry-Lemon Green Tea Refresher

Ingredients

• 2 bags Green tea bags
• 2 cups cups Water
• 1 cup cup Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 tbsp tbsp Honey
• 2 tbsp tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• as needed Ice
• as needed Sliced strawberries

Instructions

1. Heat the water to approximately 175°F.
2. Steep the green tea bags for approximately 3 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags without squeezing.
4. Cool the tea completely and refrigerate until cold.
5. Combine strawberries and honey in a bowl.
6. Lightly mash the strawberries.
7. Allow them to macerate for approximately 10 minutes.
8. For a clean refresher, press the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
9. Combine the strawberry mixture, lemon juice, and chilled green tea.
10. Stir thoroughly.
11. Taste and adjust with a small amount of additional honey only if necessary.
12. Serve over plenty of ice.
13. Garnish with sliced strawberries if desired.

Chef's Notes

NEEDS_IMAGE_REVIEW Naturally caffeinated with green tea. Caffeine content varies by tea and brewing method. Macerating the strawberries with honey draws out their juice and produces better fresh strawberry flavor than simply adding flavored syrup. 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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