Green Tea Sparkling Fruit Beverage Recipe
Refreshing and lightly sweetened Green Tea Soda infused with fresh fruit and mint, perfect for a cooling, vibrant beverage on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
