Recipe: Iced Green Tea, a Healthy and Refreshing Drink
Discovered in China over 4,000 years ago, green tea is both a popular beverage and one to which many virtues are attributed. When the thermometer rises, it becomes almost impossible to turn to hot drinks. That's where iced tea comes in!
Green tea, beneficial for the heart, rich in antioxidants, promotes fat burning, reduces stress, and strengthens cognitive functions. To enjoy all these benefits in summer, we present a recipe for iced green tea to enjoy without moderation.
Green Tea: An Ally for Everyone
Green tea, a true star in China, Korea, and Japan, is highlighted through tea ceremonies. This traditional Japanese art illustrates the importance of this product with its many benefits.
Both young and old can enjoy green tea, available in a multitude of varieties. Among the hundreds of different varieties, the most popular, like Matcha and Sencha tea, are all available in our online store.
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Why choose iced green tea?
The virtues of green tea have been proven by many researchers. Its health benefits are very significant. Green tea is rich in tannins – antioxidants –, contains vitamin C and proteins. Ideal for detoxifying the body, hydrating, and taking care of your body!
1 - Provides a large amount of antioxidants
As noted earlier, green tea has a high content of antioxidants. Tannins offer powerful antioxidants, including polyphenols, which protect the body from diseases. These slow down the oxidation of our body's cells and fight against premature aging, for radiant and healthy skin.
2 – Prevents cardiovascular diseases
Green tea consumption reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases and strengthens the heart. Our body is receptive to a healthy diet and enjoys refreshing itself with drinks that provide real nutritional value. With iced green tea, we can hydrate, savor a delicious drink, and strengthen our body at the same time.
3 - Reduces stress
Finally, researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have shown that people who regularly consume green tea experienced reduced stress. The soothing benefits of tea are no secret, and this virtue can be invaluable in a busy daily life full of surprises.
Three simple homemade iced green tea recipes
There are many homemade iced tea recipes. Tea can also be prepared in many ways to suit all tastes. With fruits, lemon, mint, peaches, or a hint of honey, the only watchword is indulgence!
Transform green tea into a gourmet iced tea with these three recipes:
Mint iced green tea recipe
Ingredients
- 15 g of tea
- 1 liter of water
Preparation
We recommend choosing our delicate organic green tea - Sencha. Cold brew it in room temperature water for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to gradually infuse.
Then remove the leaves and chill the tea, or add ice cubes.
For those who love sugar, it's possible to dissolve sugar in the preparation according to taste.
Lemon iced green tea recipe
Ingredients
- 15 g green tea
- 1 liter of water
- 2 zested limes
- 100g sugar (optional)
Preparation
Boil the water, then turn off the heat and add the lemon zests and green tea.
Sweeten the mixture to your taste, but feel free to use flavored syrup, such as peach, for extra indulgence.
Enjoy cold at any time of day.
Red fruit iced green tea recipe
Ingredients
- 1 liter of water
- 15 g green tea
- 4 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 cup red fruits (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries...)
- A few ginger zests (optional)
Preparation
Heat the water and infuse the tea for 5 minutes.
Add the zested ginger and agave syrup — which you can replace with the syrup of your choice — to the infusion, then let the mixture cool.
Note: you can replace the ginger zests with a few mint leaves.
Once the preparation is cold, add the fruits and ice cubes.
Your iced tea is ready!
If you don't particularly enjoy cooking and want an even simpler and always delicious recipe, you can simply choose our organic "Velvet Red" green tea infusion.