Empire Espresso Recipe
Melon Jell – Ball White Tea
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Ingredients
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Beverage Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Brew the White Tea
In a small pot, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 2 tsp of white tea leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Melon Balls
While the tea is steeping, use a melon baller to scoop out the flesh of the melon into small balls. Set aside.
- 3
Sweeten the Tea
Once the tea has steeped, strain the leaves and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup until dissolved.
- 4
Combine and Chill
Add ice cubes to the tea to cool it down quickly. Then, add the melon balls to the tea.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Pour the tea and melon mixture into a glass and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.