Best 3 Green Tea Granita Recipes
Cool down on a hot summer day with a refreshing Green Tea Granita. This simple yet elegant dessert is made with just a few ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. The basic recipe uses green tea, sugar, and water, but you can add fruit, herbs, or spices to create your own unique flavor combinations. This article provides three variations of Green Tea Granita: Classic Green Tea Granita, Raspberry-Mint Green Tea Granita, and Ginger-Lemon Green Tea Granita. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients, making it easy for you to create these delicious granitas at home. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing treat or a unique dessert to impress your guests, Green Tea Granita is the perfect choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GREEN TEA AND GINGER GRANITA
Steps:
- Put the ginger in a saucepan with 3 cups of water and bring almost to a boil, add the tea, cover and turn off the heat. Let sit for 10 minutes, then strain and discard the solids. Stir in the honey and lemon juice and taste. You want a fairly sweet mixture, so add more honey if necessary.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow glass or ceramic pan and freeze. Stir to break up the ice every 30 minutes or so, until the mixture is slushy and crunchy with crystals, about 3 hours total. If the mixture becomes too hard, pulse it once or twice in the food processor to break it up, or put it in the fridge and stir occasionally until it reaches the desired texture. Spoon into small bowls and serve.
GREEN TEA AND GINGER GRANITA
Steps:
- Bring a tea kettle, with 3 cups of water, to a boil over medium heat.
- In a heatproof bowl add the sugar, ginger and tea bags. Pour in 3 cups of boiling water. Stir to dissolve the sugar and let the tea bags steep until the liquid is cool. Strain and pour into an 8 by 8-inch metal cake pan and put it into the freezer. Check it after 45 minutes to 1 hour (depending on your freezer). Stir with a fork breaking up any ice crystals that have formed. Put the pan back into the freezer and continue checking and forking every 45 minutes to 1 hour until you have a container of ice shards.
- To make orange cups, slice the oranges in half and carefully remove the flesh with a spoon, making sure to keep the rinds intact. In a small bowl, muddle the orange flesh to get out the juice, then strain and reserve it for the "Rising Sun" cocktail recipe. Slice a bit of the bottom of each orange half so that it can stand upright. Put the orange rinds into the freezer.
- Once the granita is completely frozen, divide it evenly among the 4 orange halves and serve immediately.
GREEN TEA GRANITA
With the hot summer weather comes the need for cool refreshing treats, so this summer why not try the original "ice" and make some Granitas!! More granular in texture than a sorbet, granitas are easily made at home and can be flavored with anything. Make them with fruit juices or purées for the kids and prepare a granita with your favorite summer cocktail for an adults-only cool treat. Traditionally flavored with coffee, granitas can also make a modert twist on cold soup, are perfect palate cleansers in between courses and will make an nice light dessert for your next dinner party.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the water and honey to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring until the honey dissolves completely. Let cool.
- Stir in the green tea, and lemon juice, then pour into a very cold 13x9-inch pan and carefully set in the freezer.
- Stir with a fork every 45-60 minutes, breaking up the any ice cyrstals that may have formed, until the mixture is firm.
- Scrape with a fork and serve in glasses, garnished with a slice of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6, Sodium 1.8, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 23.4, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality green tea for the best flavor. Look for loose-leaf tea or tea bags that are specifically labeled for making iced tea or granita.
- Steep the tea for the recommended time to extract the maximum flavor. If you over-steep the tea, it can become bitter.
- Allow the tea to cool completely before adding it to the granita mixture. This will help prevent the granita from melting too quickly.
- Use a shallow baking dish to freeze the granita. This will help it freeze evenly and prevent the formation of large ice crystals.
- Stir the granita every 30 minutes or so to break up any ice crystals that may form. This will help create a smooth and slushy texture.
- Serve the granita immediately or store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Green tea granita is a refreshing and flavorful summer treat that is easy to make at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy dessert or snack that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a cool and refreshing treat, give green tea granita a try!
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