Harvest Moon Recipe
Harvest Moon is a smooth citrus tea blend, made with green tea, lemon, and lime.
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Ingredients
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Tea Base
Citrus Flavor
Sweetener (optional)
Garnish
Method
Tea Preparation
- 1
Steep the Green Tea
Boil 2 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tablespoons of green tea leaves. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
Citrus Addition
- 2
Add Citrus Juices
After steeping, strain the tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher. Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of lime zest to the tea. Stir well to combine.
Sweetening
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
If desired, add 1 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup to the tea. Stir until fully dissolved.
Serving
- 4
Garnish and Serve
Pour the tea into cups and garnish each cup with 5 fresh mint leaves. Serve warm or chilled over ice.