Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer

by Kalah Garcia

Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer Recipe

Elevate your refreshment with the bold, slightly smoky flavor of Imperial Gunpowder Green Tea in this delightful Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer. The combination of fresh raspberries, tangy lemonade, and sparkling water perfectly complements the rich notes of this green tea, making it a light yet flavorful beverage with a hint of effervescence.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 teaspoons Imperial Gunpowder Green Tea or 1 green tea bag
  • 1 cup hot water (approximately 175°F)
  • 1 cup lemonade
  • Sparkling water, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices or mint leaves for garnish (optional)

    Instructions:

    1. Steep the Imperial Gunpowder Green Tea: Brew 2 teaspoons of Imperial Gunpowder Green Tea (or 1 tea bag) in 1 cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Once steeped, remove the tea leaves or bag, and allow the tea to cool to room temperature or chill it in the refrigerator.

    2. Prepare the Raspberry Puree: Blend 1 cup of fresh raspberries until smooth. If you prefer a clearer spritzer, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.

    3. Mix the Tea and Raspberry Puree: In a pitcher, combine the cooled Imperial Gunpowder Green Tea with the raspberry puree. Stir in the lemonade, ensuring the mixture is well blended.

    4. Assemble the Spritzer: Fill glasses halfway with ice cubes. Pour the green tea and raspberry mixture over the ice, filling the glasses about three-quarters full.

    5. Top with Sparkling Water: Add chilled sparkling water to each glass to give the spritzer a fizzy finish. Stir gently to blend all the flavors.

    6. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh raspberries, a lemon slice, or a mint sprig for added color and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, vibrant Raspberry Imperial Green Tea Spritzer.

     

    Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer

    Tips:

    • Adjust the amount of lemonade or raspberry puree to taste for a more sweet or tart spritz.
    • For an extra chill, freeze raspberries and use them as ice cubes in the spritzer.
    • This drink can be made in large quantities for parties or gatherings. Multiply the ingredients based on the number of servings needed.

    This Raspberry Green Tea Spritzer is the perfect refreshing drink for warm days, offering a delightful combination of fruity, tart, and bubbly flavors, all while harnessing the health benefits of green tea.

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