Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsTennessee Avenue Beer HallEmpire Espresso Recipe

Empire Espresso Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

Melon Jell – Ball White Tea

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Ingredients

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Beverage Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Combine and Chill

    Add ice cubes to the tea to cool it down quickly. Then, add the melon balls to the tea.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Pour the tea and melon mixture into a glass and garnish with mint leaves. Serve immediately.

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