Trà Đá Chanh

Trà Đá Chanh is a refreshing Vietnamese iced tea with a zesty lemon twist, perfect for a hot day. This healthy dessert is not only delightful but also packed with antioxidants and vitamin C.

Trà Đá Chanh
10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Vietnamese
60 kcal

Ingredients

  • Green tea leaves - 2 teaspoons
  • Hot water - 400 ml
  • Fresh lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Honey - 2 tablespoons (or to taste)
  • Ice cubes - 1 cup
  • Lemon slices - for garnish
  • Mint leaves - for garnish

Steps

  1. Boil 400 ml of water and let it cool for a minute.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves to the hot water and steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Strain the tea into a pitcher, discarding the tea leaves.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of honey until well combined.
  5. Let the tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
  6. To serve, fill two glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 60
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Carbs: 16 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 5 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress.
  • Vitamin C from lemon supports a healthy immune system.

Tags

VietnameseHealthyDessert