How to Make the Perfect Green Tea Limeade
Asian-American · Easy · 15 min · 2 servings
This zesty green tea limeade blends lightly brewed sencha green tea with tangy fresh lime juice for an incredibly refreshing summer beverage. This easy iced green tea limeade is packed with antioxidants and makes a perfect healthy alternative to store-bought drinks.
Why this recipe works
This Green Tea Limeade recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 15 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 65 calories with 0g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 6 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 2 tsp loose leaf sencha green tea
- 480 ml hot water
- 80 ml fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp simple syrup
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 slices lime
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Brew the Green Tea
Heat water to approximately 75 degrees Celsius and steep the sencha green tea for exactly 2 minutes. Remove the tea leaves promptly and allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Step 2: Prepare the Limeade Base
Squeeze fresh limes to yield about 80 milliliters of juice, removing any seeds. Combine the lime juice with simple syrup in a small pitcher and stir until well blended.
Step 3: Combine and Serve
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes and pour equal amounts of the limeade base into each glass. Top each glass with the cooled green tea, stir gently, and garnish with lime slices on the rim.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- sencha green tea → jasmine green tea bags
- simple syrup → agave nectar
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Steeping green tea too long or at too high a temperature which results in a bitter astringent brew
- Adding lime juice to hot tea which degrades the vitamin C content and alters the flavor
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 65 calories, 0g protein, 17g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fiber.
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