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Lemon Ginger Iced Tea, Unsweetened : A perfect way to beat the summer heat and quench the thirst in style.

Published on April 22, 2014 by

  
Iced Tea is such an American Drink. And the best part is that almost every household has it’s own recipe to it. I don’t have a family recipe but yes I do follow my heart and this is my take on the humble Iced Tea. Well, one take…since it can be flavored in countless ways.
  
Spring was a sudden onset and it seems that summer is already knocking the door. It was so hot last night. Ours is a corner house so gets really hot during the later half of the day. Almost roasted. This was the first thing I whipped in the morning and kept for the whole day. The best part is that you can make a thick portion and keep diluting the whole day. Also, you can lighten it up by adding more water, or keep it more intense by not diluting it too much. Another fun way to drink it is to mix with club soda and have a sizzling drink. I haven’t sweetened it at all. But be my guest and sweeten it if you wish with either sugar or honey. An unbeatable refreshingly simple drink to make at home.
Ingredients :

Black Tea : 2 bags or 2 tsp
Water : 4 cups
Lemon : 1, sliced thin
Lemon Juice : 1 tbsp
Ginger juice : 1/2 tsp. use fresh ginger since old ginger gets bitter. Grate the ginger and squeeze juice out of it by putting it in a sieve and pressing with the back of a spoon.
*More water to dilute later.

Method :

  1. Boil the tea leaves or bags with 4 cups of water for 2 minutes. Switch it off. Cover and let sit for 10-15 minutes till it comes to the room temperature.

  2. Strain the tea water in a carafe/jug/bottle. Add lemon juice and ginger juice. Add sliced lemon too. Add 1 cup of ice cubes. Fill the water jug/carafe/bottle with water. Store in refrigerator or keep outside.

  3. When you want to drink some, fill up a glass with some ice, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of prepared tea. Fill the rest with water or club soda. You can adjust the intensity with the amount of prepared portion you pour in your glass.

  4. If you like sweet, you may add sugar or honey. Or use ginger ale or sprite. I don’t add anything. Plain water and ice does the magic for me.

Disclaimer : Iced Tea is an acquired taste. Start with drinking the lighter versions first and then if you wish, increase the intensity. Lighter is diluting it more.

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Comments

  1. mmmarzipan

    April 24, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I LOVE that this is unsweetened! Sounds very refreshing!

    Reply
  2. aryana0821

    April 24, 2014 at 1:49 am

    I love iced tea

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 24, 2014 at 3:13 pm

      Me too ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Jhuls

    April 23, 2014 at 2:18 am

    This is such a great idea to enjoy iced tea without that sugar! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  4. Patty Nguyen

    April 22, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    Yay, you don’t sweeten your iced teas either! I grew up drinking unsweetened tea and can’t ever drink much of the sugared kind. Now, it’s not that I don’t love sweets (cuz you know I do!), it’s just a cultural thing and I like my drinks just so. ๐Ÿ˜€

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    • Jhuls

      April 23, 2014 at 2:20 am

      I was very addicted to store-bought iced tea, Patty! I can finish 1 liter of iced tea in one sitting. I can go on a day with iced tea alone. But since I decided to cut down on sugary drinks, I stopped drinking iced tea and even the store-bought juices. Now, I don’t put sugar in my teas, even honey. I just started drinking fresh ginger tea a week ago and no sweetener at all.:)

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      • Patty Nguyen

        April 23, 2014 at 2:34 am

        Isn’t it so refreshing? As I always say, I prefer to chew my sugar. Can’t waste my ration in a drink! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        • Jhuls

          April 23, 2014 at 2:50 am

          I understand! I feel the same with the eggs I use when I’m baking. If I can, I prefer to fry them. ๐Ÿ˜€

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          • Patty Nguyen

            April 23, 2014 at 2:58 am

            Haha I can relate! ๐Ÿ˜›

  5. Priya Kedlaya

    April 22, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Awesome tea combination, Sonal! And you’re right it’s an acquired taste – but is so much better than the sweet one, once you get used to it!

    Reply
  6. Aruna Panangipally

    April 22, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Just what is needed in the Mumbai heat…..

    Reply
  7. anju

    April 22, 2014 at 7:13 pm

    Very nice

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 24, 2014 at 3:32 pm

      ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Butter, Basil and Breadcrumbs

    April 22, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    I’m an iced tea kind of girl! I get myself into spurts where I have it on a daily basis.. And then try to cut back when I realize I’m too hooked on it and I’m drinking more tea than water! Yours looks fabulous! Exactly how I would drink it, but I’ve never had it with ginger! I need to try that! xx

    Reply
  9. Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried

    April 22, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I love iced tea!

    Reply
  10. arandomstateofmind

    April 22, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Its my favourite ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  11. Nancy

    April 22, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    I’ve never cared for sweet tea, and with these great flavors, the tea certainly doesn’t need sugar. Sounds refreshing and delicious!

    Reply
    • simplyvegetarian777

      April 24, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks Nancy ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. tinywhitecottage

    April 22, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    As a kid we always had iced tea in the fridge. I just started making it for my son and he loves it! Of course I do put a little sugar in his….I like your added ginger juice here. Have you ever bought or heard of ginger people ginger juice?

    Reply
  13. Laura

    April 22, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Yes, please. Love iced tea, and have never understood why people put sweetener in it! My favorite way to do it in the summer in sun tea – water, tea bags, and leave it outside for a couple of days (covered, in a safe place, of course). Divine!

    Reply
  14. sherayx

    April 22, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Reblogged this on SherayxWeblog.

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