Green Tea Hibiscus Lemonade
A refreshing, tart, and floral drink perfect for warm days.
Ingredients:
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For the Hibiscus Simple Syrup:
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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4 whole dried hibiscus flowers
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For the Green Tea
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8g green tea (we used Two Hills Tea’s Organic Sencha Seijaku)
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2 cups water
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For the Lemonade
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1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
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2 cups water
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2 tbsp hibiscus simple syrup (from above)
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For the Hibiscus Lemon Sugar Rim
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2-3 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp red matcha powder
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Instructions:
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Make the Hibiscus Simple Syrup
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In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, and hibiscus flowers.
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Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
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Simmer until the syrup turns a deep reddish-pink and reaches your desired tartness.
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Strain out the flowers and let the syrup cool completely.
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Brew the Green Tea
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Heat 2 cups of water to the appropriate temperate for your green tea (around 70–80°C if using sencha).
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Add the tea and steep for 2-3 minutes.
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Strain and let cool.
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Make the Lemonade
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In a large jar, combine lemon juice, water, and 2 tbsp cooled hibiscus syrup. Stir well.
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Prepare the Sugar Rim
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In a small bowl, mix together lemon zest, sugar, and red matcha powder until evenly combined.
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To rim your glasses: dim the rim of a glass into lemon juice (or rub a lemon wedge around the rim), then dip into the sugar mixture to coat.
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Assemble the Drink.
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In a large pitcher, combine the following and chill thoroughly:
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2 cups brewed green tea
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2 cups hibiscus lemonade
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