Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea
120 min.
8
85kcal

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Welcome to a refreshing twist on a classic beverage that will elevate your summer gatherings! Our Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea is not just a drink; it's an experience that tantalizes your taste buds with its unique blend of flavors. Imagine the aromatic notes of Lady Grey tea, infused with the vibrant essence of fresh tarragon and zesty lime. This delightful concoction is perfect for those warm afternoons when you crave something cool and invigorating.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its versatility. It caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for everyone at your table. With only 85 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the refreshing taste of this iced tea.

Preparing this Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea is a breeze, taking just 120 minutes from start to finish. The process involves creating a fragrant syrup that combines the sweetness of sugar with the tangy brightness of lime juice and the herbal notes of tarragon. Once blended and strained, this syrup is mixed with steeped Lady Grey tea, resulting in a drink that is both sophisticated and satisfying.

So, gather your friends, pour over ice, and let the delightful flavors of this iced tea transport you to a sunny afternoon in a charming garden. Cheers to refreshing sips and unforgettable moments!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup tarragon fresh packed
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • strips lime zest with a vegetable peeler
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  •  ginger tea bags 
  • 0.3 cup water cold
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • sieve
  • blender

Directions

  1. Cut off any white pith from zest. Bring zest, juice, sugar, and cold water to a boil, stirring, then let stand, uncovered, off heat 15 minutes.
  2. Discard zest. Blend syrup with tarragon in a blender 30 seconds. Strain through a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel into a glass measure and cool completely.
  3. Pour boiling-hot water over tea in a heatproof pitcher and let steep 6 minutes, then discard tea bags. Cool tea completely.Stir syrup into tea and chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 (cover tightly).
  4. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories85kcal
Protein3.43%
Fat2.95%
Carbs93.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.51
Glycemic Load
14.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.6186956458766%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.46mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:85.45kcal
4.27%
Fat:0.3g
0.46%
Saturated Fat:0.06g
0.38%
Carbohydrates:21.58g
7.19%
Net Carbohydrates:21.27g
7.74%
Sugar:18.97g
21.08%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:14.67mg
0.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.79g
1.58%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.87%
Vitamin C:6.2mg
7.52%
Iron:1.05mg
5.86%
Calcium:46.01mg
4.6%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.13%
Magnesium:14.73mg
3.68%
Copper:0.07mg
3.31%
Potassium:114.59mg
3.27%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.86%
Vitamin A:141.56IU
2.83%
Folate:10.27µg
2.57%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.54%
Fiber:0.3g
1.21%
Phosphorus:12.14mg
1.21%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious