Ginger Iced Tea
Refreshing and soothing, this ginger iced tea is the perfect drink to cool down and relax on a warm day. The subtle spiciness of fresh ginger combined with the aromatic blend of tea leaves creates a delightful and flavorful beverage. Serve over cracked ice for a refreshing touch that will quench your thirst and leave you feeling rejuvenated.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 piece fresh ginger, 3 inches long, peeled and
- coarsely grated
- 10 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup loose tea leaves, such as English
- Breakfast or Earl Grey
- Cracked ice for serving
Instructions
- Place the ginger in a large, nonaluminum bowl. Pour in 4 cups of the water, cover and let stand undisturbed for 48 hours.
- Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place over a saucepan. Strain the ginger water through the sieve, then add the sugar to the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, undisturbed, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the tea leaves and cover.
- Let steep for 5 minutes. Strain the tea into a large, heatproof pitcher and pour in the remaining 6 cups water. Stir well, cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Pour over cracked ice in tall glasses.
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