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Green Tea Sparkling Fruit Beverage Recipe

4.5 from 143 reviews

Refreshing and lightly sweetened Green Tea Soda infused with fresh fruit and mint, perfect for a cooling, vibrant beverage on a hot day.

Ingredients

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Tea Base

  • 8 bags green tea
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Fruit and Garnish

  • 4 cups assorted fresh fruit (nectarine wedges, lemon or lime slices, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Soda

  • 1 liter plain sparkling water, chilled

Instructions

  1. Brew the Green Tea: Place 8 green tea bags into 4 cups of boiling water, allowing them to steep for 2 to 3 minutes to extract a gentle flavor. Remove the tea bags and discard them to prevent over-brewing and bitterness.
  2. Sweeten the Tea: Stir in 3 tablespoons of honey into the warm tea until fully dissolved. Then cover the tea and refrigerate it until chilled, preparing it for a refreshing cold drink.
  3. Prepare the Fruit: While the tea chills, slice the fresh assorted fruit such as nectarines, lemons, limes, blueberries, and raspberries into bite-sized pieces or wedges, ready to enhance the beverage with natural sweetness and color.
  4. Assemble the Soda: Divide the chilled honey-green tea evenly among eight to ten glasses, each about 12 ounces. Add a generous amount of the prepared fresh fruit into each glass to infuse flavor and visual appeal.
  5. Add Sparkling Water and Garnish: Fill each glass with chilled plain sparkling water to top off the soda. Garnish with fresh mint leaves to provide a bright, aromatic finish before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust the honey amount to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level or substitute with a vegan sweetener if desired.
  • Use a mix of fresh seasonal fruits for best flavor and presentation.
  • For a stronger tea flavor, steep the tea bags slightly longer but avoid bitterness.
  • Ensure the sparkling water is well chilled to maintain fizz when added.
  • This recipe can be prepared ahead by brewing and chilling the tea, then assembling just before serving.

Keywords: green tea soda, sparkling tea, fruit-infused drink, refreshing beverage, summer drink, honey sweetened soda