Classic Hot Jasmine Green Tea
A light, floral, and soothing hot tea made with jasmine green tea and fresh water. This simple recipe brings out the delicate aroma of jasmine while keeping the green tea smooth and refreshing.
Ingredients
- * 4 teaspoons loose jasmine green tea leaves or 4 jasmine green tea bags
- * 4 cups fresh filtered water
- * 2 teaspoons honey or sugar optional
- * 4 thin lemon slices optional
- * 4 fresh mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Heat the filtered water until it reaches about 175°F to 185°F. Do not let the water fully boil.
- Add 1 teaspoon of loose jasmine green tea leaves to each cup, or place 1 tea bag in each mug.
- Pour 1 cup of hot water over the tea in each mug.
- Cover the mugs or teapot and let the tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the tea leaves or tea bags to prevent bitterness.
- Stir in honey or sugar if desired.
- Add a lemon slice or mint leaf if using.
- Serve hot immediately.
Notes
* For a smoother flavor, use water that is hot but not boiling.
* If you prefer stronger tea, use slightly more tea leaves instead of steeping longer.
* Do not steep jasmine green tea for more than 3 minutes, or it may taste bitter.
* Honey gives the tea a soft floral sweetness, while sugar keeps the flavor clean and simple.
* Lemon should be used lightly so it does not overpower the jasmine aroma.
* Store leftover brewed tea in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
* Reheat gently without boiling.
* To make ahead, brew the tea, chill it, and serve over ice for jasmine iced green tea. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 8
* Protein: 0g
* Carbohydrates: 2g
* Fat: 0g
* Saturated Fat: 0g
* Fiber: 0g
* Sugar: 2g
* Sodium: 5mg
* If you prefer stronger tea, use slightly more tea leaves instead of steeping longer.
* Do not steep jasmine green tea for more than 3 minutes, or it may taste bitter.
* Honey gives the tea a soft floral sweetness, while sugar keeps the flavor clean and simple.
* Lemon should be used lightly so it does not overpower the jasmine aroma.
* Store leftover brewed tea in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
* Reheat gently without boiling.
* To make ahead, brew the tea, chill it, and serve over ice for jasmine iced green tea. ## Nutrition Nutrition information is estimated per serving. * Calories: 8
* Protein: 0g
* Carbohydrates: 2g
* Fat: 0g
* Saturated Fat: 0g
* Fiber: 0g
* Sugar: 2g
* Sodium: 5mg