Jade Dragon Recipe

Inspired by Herons

Time25m

Serves4

Spring-Harvest Green Tea, Toasted Chestnut Aroma

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 cups of spring-harvest green tea leaves. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your desired strength.
3
Strain Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into a large pitcher or teapot to remove the leaves.

4
Prepare Toasted Chestnuts
If using whole chestnuts, roast them until golden brown and fragrant. Chop into smaller pieces. If using pre-packaged toasted chestnuts, simply chop them into smaller bits.
5
Add Flavorings
To the strained green tea, add 1 cup of chopped toasted chestnuts, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.

6
Prepare Garnish
Add 0.5 cups of fresh mint leaves and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the tea mixture for added freshness and aroma.
7
Serve
Pour the Jade Dragon tea into cups, ensuring each cup has a portion of the mint and lemon zest garnish. Enjoy warm or chilled.