Green Tea Honey Fruit Sparkler Recipe
Introduction
Green Tea Soda is a refreshing and lightly sweetened beverage that combines the delicate flavors of green tea with sparkling water and fresh fruit. Perfect for warm days, this fizzy drink is both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 8 bags green tea
- 4 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups assorted fresh fruit, such as nectarine wedges, lemon or lime slices, blueberries, and/or raspberries
- 1 liter plain sparkling water, chilled
- Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Add tea bags to boiling water and let steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags.
- Step 2: Stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Cover the brewed tea and chill it in the refrigerator.
- Step 3: While the tea is chilling, slice the fresh fruit into bite-sized pieces or wedges.
- Step 4: Divide the chilled tea mixture among eight to ten 12-ounce glasses.
- Step 5: Add a variety of sliced fresh fruit to each glass.
- Step 6: Fill each glass with chilled sparkling water to top it off.
- Step 7: Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately for best fizz.
Tips & Variations
- Use honey or another sweetener like agave syrup to adjust sweetness to your taste.
- Try different green tea varieties such as jasmine or sencha for subtle flavor changes.
- Fresh citrus slices add a bright zing that pairs well with the tea’s natural earthiness.
- For a more intense fruit flavor, muddle some berries before adding sparkling water.
Storage
Store the brewed tea mixture in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Prepare the soda just before serving to keep the sparkling water fizzy and the fruit fresh. Leftover soda can be kept refrigerated for a few hours but will lose carbonation over time.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use bottled green tea instead of brewing my own?
Yes, bottled green tea can work if you prefer convenience. Just make sure it’s unsweetened or lightly sweetened so you can adjust the sweetness with honey as desired.
What types of sparkling water are best to use?
Plain, unflavored sparkling water works best to let the tea and fruit flavors shine. However, you can try flavored sparkling waters if you want an extra hint of fruit or herbs.
PrintGreen Tea Honey Fruit Sparkler Recipe
A refreshing and lightly sweetened Green Tea Soda featuring brewed green tea, honey, fresh assorted fruits, and sparkling water, perfect for a rejuvenating and healthy beverage on warm days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Tea Base
- 8 bags green tea
- 4 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons honey
Fruit and Garnish
- 4 cups assorted fresh fruit, such as nectarine wedges, lemon or lime slices, blueberries, and/or raspberries
- fresh mint (for garnish)
Soda
- 1 liter plain sparkling water, chilled
Instructions
- Brew the tea: Add tea bags to 4 cups of boiling water and let them steep for 2 to 3 minutes. After steeping, remove and discard the tea bags.
- Sweeten and chill: Stir in 3 tablespoons of honey into the hot brewed tea until fully dissolved. Cover the tea and place it in the refrigerator to chill completely.
- Prepare the fruit: While the tea is chilling, slice the assorted fresh fruit into wedges or slices suitable for garnishing glasses.
- Assemble the soda: Pour the chilled sweetened green tea evenly among eight to ten 12-ounce glasses. Add a portion of the sliced fresh fruit to each glass.
- Finish with sparkling water and garnish: Top off each glass with chilled plain sparkling water to fill. Garnish each drink with fresh mint leaves for an aromatic touch. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness level.
- The variety of fresh fruit can be customized seasonally or according to preference.
- For an extra refreshing twist, add ice cubes before serving.
- This drink is naturally low in calories and caffeine from the green tea.
Keywords: green tea soda, refreshing drink, honey sweetened tea, sparkling water beverage, fruit infused tea
