Description
This green tea recipe is a simple, refreshing, and healthy drink packed with antioxidants and metabolism-boosting benefits. Perfect for weight loss, hydration, and mental clarity, it can be enjoyed hot, iced, or as a quick green tea shot any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon green tea leaves or 1 tea bag
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Mint leaves or a small slice of ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of filtered water until hot but not fully boiling.
- Add green tea leaves or a tea bag to a cup or teapot.
- Pour hot water over the tea and steep for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove the tea leaves or tea bag to avoid bitterness.
- Add honey, lemon juice, or mint if desired and stir well.
- Serve hot, iced, or as a concentrated green tea shot.
Notes
Do not overheat or over-steep green tea, as it can become bitter. For best results, drink 2–4 cups daily and avoid consuming late at night due to caffeine.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Weight loss
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
