Description
Green tea, lemon & ginger chews blend zesty flavors into a delightful confection that dances on the palate. Sweet meets spicy in these chewy treats, offering you a refreshing moment of culinary harmony.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons green tea leaves (or 2 green tea bags)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
Binding/Thickening Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon agar agar powder (or gelatin for non-vegan)
- 1/4 cup water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a robust green tea infusion by bringing water to a rolling boil, then steep tea leaves for 5-7 minutes. Remove tea leaves, ensuring a clear, fragrant liquid.
- In a separate pan, gently warm lemon juice with grated ginger, introducing honey and a delicate salt essence. Coax the ginger into tenderness over low heat, stirring periodically.
- Dissolve agar agar powder in cold water, creating a smooth, translucent binding agent. Integrate this mixture thoroughly into the warming ginger and lemon concoction.
- Gradually stream the prepared green tea into the ginger mixture, whisking continuously to marry the flavors. Simmer the blended liquid on minimal heat, allowing the components to harmonize and intensify.
- Transfer the liquid into a silicone mold or lined container, permitting it to cool naturally at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of two hours until the mixture transforms into a firm, jellied consistency.
- Once completely set, slice the herbal confection into petite, uniform cubes. Preserve the chews in a sealed container within the refrigerator, maintaining their fresh, vibrant character.
Notes
- Steep green tea carefully to extract maximum flavor without bitterness, ensuring water isn’t boiling when adding tea leaves.
- Use fresh ginger for more intense, vibrant taste that elevates the overall chew’s complexity and aroma.
- Experiment with different honey varieties like manuka or wildflower to create unique flavor profiles and add subtle sweetness variations.
- For vegan adaptation, replace gelatin with agar agar and use maple syrup instead of honey, maintaining the recipe’s core nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 49
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg