Description
A refreshing iced tea made with Gala and Golden Washington® apples, infused with spices, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 Gala Washington® apples
- 2 Golden Washington® apples
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 pieces of star anise
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 4 bags of green tea (or lemon tea)
- Ice, to taste
- 1 Gala Washington® apple, for garnish
- 1 Golden Washington® apple, for garnish
- 4 thinly sliced lemons
- 4 sprigs of mint
Instructions
- Cut the apples into quarters and remove the seeds.
- Place the quartered apples in a pot with 1.5 liters of water, the cinnamon stick, star anise, and brown sugar.
- Cover the pot and simmer on medium heat for 60 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to extract all the pulp, reserving the liquid.
- Let the liquid cool.
- Boil 1 liter of water and steep the four bags of green tea for 20 minutes.
- Fill a pitcher with ice and add the apple pulp.
- Pour in the cooled green tea and mix well.
- If desired, adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar.
- For each glass, add more ice and garnish with lemon slices and small apple pieces.
- Pour the iced tea over the prepared glasses, ensuring it’s very cold.
Notes
For extra fruity flavor, consider adding seasonal fruits. Serve with unique ice cubes for added fun.