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Green Tea Melonade
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Author:
The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings
approximately 44 ounces
This ultra-refreshing drink is perfect for warm days– juicy watermelon and sweet dragon fruit meet the mellow, earthy notes of green tea, all brought together by the bright, citrusy zing of lemongrass and lime.
Ingredients
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3 Tbsp Mystic Dragon Green Tea
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1 Tbsp Lemongrass
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¼ cup Dragon Fruit Sugar
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32 oz water at 175ºF
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8 oz watermelon juice
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3 oz lime juice
- garnish fresh mint and/or lime slice, optional
Directions
In a large, heat-proof vessel, add Mystic Dragon Green Tea, Lemongrass, Dragon Fruit Sugar, and hot water. Steep for 3 minutes; stir to ensure sugar has fully dissolved, then strain the infusion into a serving pitcher. Set aside to cool to room temperature, discard tea solids.
Just before serving, stir in watermelon juice and lime juice. Serve over ice. Garnish, as desired, with lime and/or mint. Refrigerate any leftovers.