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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Discover a refreshing twist on classiciced tea with this Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea recipe that's perfect for those balmy afternoons. This infusion combines the bright citrus notes of Lady Grey tea with the subtle, anise-like flavor of fresh tarragon, making it a sophisticated and delightful beverage choice. Not only is this recipe bursting with refreshing flavors, but it's also vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low in FODMAPs, making it a universally inclusive option for all your guests.

With just85 calories per serving, thisiced tea is both delicious and guilt-free, providing a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The preparation process is straightforward, but the resulting beverage is anything but ordinary. The infusion of fresh tarragon, lime zest, and lime juice into a simple syrup, mixed with steeped Lady Grey tea, creates layers of flavor that will captivate your palate.

Whether you're looking to impress guests at a summer gathering or simply want to enjoy a uniqueiced tea on a hot day, this recipe is sure to satisfy. The recipe yields eight servings, making it ideal for sharing. Furthermore, the flexibility of making it ahead of time—up to six hours in advance—ensures you can focus on other tasks or simply relax until it's time to serve.

So, gather your ingredients and equipment, and prepare to indulge in a beverage that's as vibrant and refreshing as the season itself. This Tarragon-Spiked Lady Grey Iced Tea is not just a drink; it's a celebration of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Cheers to a delightful, refreshing, and inclusive beverage that everyone can enjoy!

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%
Phosphorus:12.14mg
1.21%
Fiber:0.3g
1.21%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.09%
Source:Epicurious