Green Tea Granita Recipe
Italian · Dessert · 10 min total
A refreshing, icy dessert made with green tea, sugar, and lemon, perfect for a light summer treat.
10
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
105
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 green tea bags
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
- Add green tea bags and steep for 3 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Stir in lemon juice. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish (such as a 9x13-inch pan).
- Place in the freezer. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up ice crystals. Repeat every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours until the granita is fluffy and icy.
- Scrape with a fork to create flakes before serving.
Tips
- For a stronger green tea flavor, use 6 tea bags.
- Serve in chilled bowls or glasses.
- Garnish with a mint leaf if desired.
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