Citrus Jasmine Bliss Tea
Experience the refreshing harmony of fragrant jasmine green tea and zesty fresh lemons with our Citrus Jasmine Bliss Tea. This delightful concoction captures the essence of a sun-kissed day, offering a perfect balance of aroma and tang in every sip. Infused with the natural sweetness of sugar and brightened by lemon zest and juice, this aromatic beverage is not only a perfect thirst quencher but also a lovely centerpiece for gatherings. Crafted conveniently using a 10-cup coffee maker, you can easily prepare this crowd-pleaser in no time.
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Jasmine green tea bags
6 (Remove string, tag, and metal if applicable.)
Sugar
1/2-1 cup (To taste.)
Lemon zest
1 tablespoon (Freshly grated.)
Filtered water
9 cups (For brewing.)
Fresh lemon juice
1 cup (Juiced from fresh lemons.)
Jasmine fresh edible flower
As desired (For garnish.)
Fresh lemon rind
As desired (For garnish.)
Mint leaves
As desired (For garnish.)
Instructions
1
Begin by pouring 9 cups of filtered water into the reservoir of your 10-cup coffee maker.
2
Line the coffee filter with an unbleached filter paper. In the filter, combine 1/2 to 1 cup of sugar (depending on your sweetness preference), 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and the jasmine green tea bags.
3
Start the coffee maker; as the heated water passes through, it will dissolve the sugar and extract the delicate flavors from the tea and zest.
4
Once brewed, pour the tea into a large pitcher and allow it to cool to room temperature.
5
Stir in 1 cup of fresh lemon juice to the cooled tea, mixing well.
6
Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to chill the tea further, making it refreshingly cold.
7
Serve the tea in tall glasses filled with ice, and garnish each glass with a fresh jasmine flower, a twist of lemon rind, or a sprig of mint leaves to elevate the presentation.
8
Enjoy your Citrus Jasmine Bliss Tea and let it transport you to a warmer, sunnier locale!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus Jasmine Bliss Tea?
It is a refreshing beverage that combines fragrant jasmine green tea with zesty lemons and sugar, easily prepared using a coffee maker.
How many jasmine green tea bags do I need?
The recipe requires 6 jasmine green tea bags with any strings, tags, or metal removed.
Can I adjust the amount of sugar in this recipe?
Yes, you can use between 1/2 to 1 cup of sugar depending on your personal sweetness preference.
How much water is used to brew the tea?
You should use 9 cups of filtered water in the reservoir of your coffee maker.
What type of coffee maker is recommended?
A standard 10-cup coffee maker is recommended for crafting this recipe conveniently.
How much lemon zest should I add?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of freshly grated lemon zest.
Where do I place the sugar and tea bags?
Place the sugar, lemon zest, and tea bags directly into the coffee filter lined with unbleached filter paper.
How much lemon juice is required?
You will need 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, which is stirred into the tea after it has cooled.
When should the lemon juice be added?
The lemon juice should be stirred into the tea once it has cooled to room temperature.
What are the recommended garnishes for this tea?
You can garnish the tea with fresh edible jasmine flowers, a twist of lemon rind, or a sprig of mint leaves.
How do I serve the Citrus Jasmine Bliss Tea?
Serve the tea in tall glasses filled with ice to ensure it is refreshingly cold.
Is it necessary to use filtered water?
Filtered water is recommended for brewing to ensure the cleanest and most delicate flavors from the tea.
Does the coffee maker dissolve the sugar?
Yes, as the heated water passes through the filter, it dissolves the sugar and extracts flavors from the tea and zest.
Can I use bottled lemon juice instead of fresh?
While fresh lemon juice provides the brightest flavor, bottled juice can be used as a substitute if fresh is unavailable.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 8 ingredients total: tea bags, sugar, lemon zest, water, lemon juice, jasmine flowers, lemon rind, and mint leaves.
Is this a good recipe for summer gatherings?
Yes, it is specifically noted as a perfect thirst quencher and a lovely centerpiece for summer gatherings.
What type of filter paper should be used?
The instructions suggest lining the coffee filter with an unbleached filter paper.
How do I prepare the tea bags before brewing?
You should remove any strings, tags, and metal staples from the bags if they have them.
What is the flavor profile of this drink?
It features a harmonious balance of aromatic jasmine green tea and tangy, zesty fresh lemon.
Can I use other types of tea bags?
While this recipe is designed for jasmine green tea, you could experiment with other teas, though the flavor profile will change.
Is the tea served hot or cold?
This tea is designed to be served refreshingly cold over ice.
How much lemon rind is used for garnish?
You can use as much lemon rind as desired to create a twist for garnish.
Does this recipe include nutritional information?
The current recipe data does not specify calories, fat, or other nutritional values.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include tea, jasmine, lemonade, refreshing drink, punch beverage, summer drink, herbal tea, iced tea, and beverage.
Can I add the ice directly to the hot tea?
It is better to let the tea cool to room temperature first before adding ice to prevent excessive dilution.
Are the jasmine flowers edible?
Yes, if using jasmine flowers for garnish, you should ensure they are fresh edible jasmine flowers.
Is this an easy recipe to follow?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe and utilizes a common household appliance.
What does the jasmine flower garnish add?
The jasmine flower garnish elevates the presentation and reinforces the floral aroma of the tea.
Can I make a larger batch?
Since it is designed for a 10-cup coffee maker, you would need to brew in batches to make more than the capacity of the pitcher.
Why is the lemon zest added to the filter?
Adding zest to the filter allows the hot water to extract the essential oils and bright citrus flavor during the brewing process.