Alex O'Brien

Food & Wine

Iced green tea with mint and lemon

Iced green tea with mint and lemon

This easy to make iced tea is both delicious and healthy as it’s packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon Zen Green Tea matcha green tea powder 
  • 1 freshly sliced lemon
  • 1 teaspoon natural maple syrup
  • 1 Jug water (sparkling, still or tap)
  • Mint leaves, optional
  • Apple slices, optional

Method:

  1. Pour 1/3 cup of hot water into the matcha and dissolve the powder.
  2. Add the teaspoon of maple syrup and stir.
  3. Pour mixture into your jug of water.
  4. Squeeze the lemons and add into the jug.
  5. Serve with ice.

Note: Matcha green tea powder is an incredible superfood. It contains the highest level of antioxidants compared to any other natural substance. Ensure you buy from a high quality source as high quality matcha is naturally sweet, vibrant green and has a fine texture.

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