Strawberry Garden Glow; Green tea Version
A floral, fruit-infused green tea perfect for slow mornings and iced afternoons. This garden-inspired tea is part of our Strawberry Girl Summer series and brews beautifully in large batches or small cozy pots.
Servings: 8 1 gallon
Calories: 42kcal
Equipment
- 1 Tea kettle For heating water to the correct temperature
- 1 Fine mesh strainer or infuser To steep and strain loose leaf tea and dried ingredients
- 1 Glass pitcher or mason jar For brewing and storing the tea
- 1 Mixing Bowl To mix the dry ingredients together
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dried hibiscus petals 28g
- 1 cup dried rose hips 56g
- ¾ cup finely chopped dried strawberries 48g
- 1 cup loose leaf green tea 28g
- 8 cups boiled water 64 oz
- 8 cups cold water or ice 64 oz, for dilution
Instructions
Instructions (For Gallon Batch):
- In a large heatproof container or pitcher, combine all dry ingredients.
- Pour 8 cups of freshly boiled water over the mixture.
- Let steep for 10 minutes, covered.
- Strain out the tea and herbal solids using a fine mesh strainer.
- Add 8 cups(64 ounces of cold water or ice to cool and dilute.
- Serve over ice or refrigerate until chilled.
For a single 4-cup teapot batch, use ¼ of the dry mixture (about 2 tablespoons total). Use 4 Cups (32 ounces) Boiled Water.
Notes
This recipe makes one full gallon (128 oz) of tea using 8 cups of hot water to steep and 8 cups of cold water or ice to dilute and chill. You can also make a smaller 4-cup teapot batch using ¼ cup of the dry blend. *PLEASE NOTE* Green tea is more delicate than black tea—be sure your water isn’t too hot (175–185°F is best) to avoid bitterness.
To prepare the full gallon:
- Use all dry ingredients listed in the recipe.
- Pour 8 cups (64 oz) of freshly boiled water over the tea blend and steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain well, then add 8 cups (64 oz) of cold water or ice to cool and dilute the tea.
- Taste and sweeten with honey or maple syrup if desired. Start with 1–2 tablespoons and adjust to taste.
- Use ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of the dry blend per 4 cups (32 oz) of boiled water.
- Steep for 10 minutes, then strain and enjoy warm or over ice.
- Add sweetener if you’d like, starting with 1 teaspoon per cup of water and adjusting to your preference.
- For a stronger fruit flavor, stir in a spoonful of mashed fresh strawberries or a drop of natural strawberry flavoring before steeping.
- A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of mint can also brighten the finished tea.
- Keep leftover tea in a sealed jar or pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 240g | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.1mg