Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp Loose leaf Green Tea
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (Grated)
  • 1.5 cups Filtered Water
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1.5 tsp Raw Honey

Instructions:

  1. Grate the ginger. Use a microplane to create 1 tbsp of ginger pulp. Note: Don't bother peeling if it's organic; the skin holds plenty of flavor.
  2. Heat the water. Bring 1.5 cups of filtered water to about 80°C. Stop when you see tiny shrimp eyes bubbles forming at the bottom.
  3. Combine aromatics. Place the grated ginger and green tea in your mug or a small teapot.
  4. Pour and steep. Douse the mixture with the hot water. The aroma should be sharp and spicy immediately.
  5. Time the infusion. Let it sit for exactly 3 minutes. Note: Going longer will invite bitterness from the tea leaves.
  6. Strain the liquid. Pour the tea through a fine mesh sieve into your serving mug. Notice the vibrant, golden green hue.
  7. Add lemon juice. Stir in 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon. Watch the color lighten slightly as the acid reacts.
  8. Incorporate the honey. Whisk in 1.5 tsp of raw honey until it completely dissolves into a velvety syrup.
  9. Garnish and serve. Add a thin lemon slice or a sprig of mint if you're feeling fancy.
  10. Inhale the steam. Take a moment to smell the ginger citrus mist before your first sip.