Invigorating And Spicy Green Tea Recipes

INVIGORATING AND SPICY GREEN TEA

Steps:

• Place tea bags in a prewarmed large teapot and set aside.
• Place the spices in a 4-cup heatproof measuring cup and add the boiling water; stir to mix, then let the spices infuse for 2 minutes.
• Quickly pour the infusion into the teapot, straining carefully to prevent the spices from going into the teapot.
• Steep the tea in the spice infusion for an additional 2 minutes.
• Strain the brewed tea into teacups and serve immediately.

HOT SPICED GREEN TEA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes. Strain, discarding tea bags and spices. Stir honey into tea. Serve immediately.

SPIKED GREEN TEA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil a medium saucepan; boil for 1 minute. Add 10 of the mint sprigs, the tea bags and the ginger; stir. Turn off the heat and let steep for 20 to 25 minutes. Discard the mint, tea bags and ginger. Stir in the honey until dissolved.
• Add 4 cups crushed ice to a pitcher. Pour in the green tea and the lime juice; stir to melt the ice. Add the sake and stir to combine.
• Pour the green tea mixture into 4 glasses filled with ice. Garnish with the lime slices and the remaining mint sprigs.