Recipe Name: Ginger Iced Tea 🍹
Prep Time: 48 hours
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 96 hours and 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
For a refreshing and flavorful twist on classic iced tea, try this Ginger Iced Tea recipe. Infused with the zesty essence of fresh ginger, this beverage is perfect for warm summer days or as a weeknight treat. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make drink, which pairs perfectly with any outdoor gathering.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars)
Review Count: 3
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 96.8
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 9.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 24.9g
- Protein Content: 0g
Ingredients
- 1 piece of fresh ginger
- 10 cups of water
- 1 cup of sugar
Instructions
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place the ginger in a large, non-aluminum bowl. |
| 2 | Pour in 4 cups of water, cover, and let stand undisturbed for 48 hours. |
| 3 | Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a saucepan. |
| 4 | Strain the ginger water through the sieve, then add the sugar to the saucepan. |
| 5 | Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. |
| 6 | Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the mixture, undisturbed, for 10 minutes. |
| 7 | Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the tea leaves. |
| 8 | Cover the saucepan and let the mixture steep for 5 minutes. |
| 9 | Strain the mixture into a large, heatproof pitcher. |
| 10 | Pour in the remaining 6 cups of water and stir well. |
| 11 | Cover the pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled. |
| 12 | Serve over cracked ice in tall glasses and enjoy! |
Keywords: Summer, Weeknight, Easy
Recipe Source: Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Outdoors Series, Beach House Cooking by Charles Pierce (Time-Life Books, 1999).