Lemon-Ginger Green Tea

By
Lindsey Goodwin
Lindsey Goodwin
Lindsey Goodwin is a food writer and tea consultant with more than 12 years of experience exploring tea production and culture.
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Updated on 12/9/21
Green Tea
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Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 4 mins
Total: 7 mins
Serving: 1 to 2 servings

This green tea recipe has the health benefits and zingy flavor of ginger plus the refreshing citrus taste of lemon thanks to lemon-ginger simple syrup. Just make a batch of simple syrup in advance, and you can make hot or iced Lemon-Ginger Green Tea in about six minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon green tea, such as Houjicha, Sencha, or Kukicha

  • 1 cup simmering water

  • 2 teaspoons Lemon-Ginger Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup ice, if making iced tea, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Steep the tea for 3 minutes.

  3. Strain and add Lemon-Ginger Simple Syrup.

  4. Serve hot or pour over ice.

  5. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
12 Calories
0g Fat
3g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1 to 2
Amount per serving
Calories 12
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Potassium 1mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)