Green Tea Soda with Fresh Fruit and Mint Recipe
A refreshing and lightly sweetened green tea soda infused with assorted fresh fruits and fresh mint, perfect for a cooling beverage on warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 13 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 8 bags green tea
- 4 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons honey
Fruit and Garnishes
- 4 cups assorted fresh fruit, such as nectarine wedges, lemon or lime slices, blueberries, and/or raspberries
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
Carbonation
- 1 liter plain sparkling water, chilled
Instructions
- Brew the Green Tea: Add 8 bags of green tea to 4 cups of boiling water and let steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Then remove and discard the tea bags to prevent over-brewing and bitterness.
- Sweeten the Tea: While the tea is still warm, stir in 3 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Cover the tea and place it in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly.
- Prepare the Fresh Fruit: While the tea chills, wash and slice 4 cups of your chosen fresh fruits, such as nectarine wedges, lemon or lime slices, blueberries, and raspberries, to add flavor and visual appeal.
- Assemble the Soda: Divide the chilled green tea evenly among eight to ten 12-ounce glasses. Add a portion of the mixed fresh fruit to each glass for natural flavor and color.
- Add Sparkling Water and Garnish: Top each glass with chilled plain sparkling water to add effervescence. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aroma and serving presentation.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey to taste, depending on your desired sweetness level.
- Use a mix of tart and sweet fruits for a balanced flavor profile.
- For extra chill, add ice cubes to the glasses before serving.
- You can substitute honey with other natural sweeteners like agave syrup if preferred.
- Steeping tea for longer than recommended may cause bitterness.
Keywords: green tea soda, refreshing beverage, sparkling tea, fruit infused drinks, honey sweetened drink, summer drink
