Beyond the Cup: Make Something Tasty with This Organic Jasmine Pearl Green Tea
Jasmine Mint Elixir
Serves 1
A sparkling, floral refresher where jasmine pearls and peppermint are steeped low and slow, then topped with fizz for a bright, delicate sipper.
Ingredients
- 8-10 Jasmine Pearls
- 1/2 tbsp dried peppermint
- 4 oz water (heated to 180°F/82°C—since it's a green tea base, keeping the water slightly below boiling prevents bitterness)
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 3 oz sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint sprig or edible flowers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Steep the jasmine pearls and mint in the 4 oz of hot water for 3 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a small bowl or measuring cup, and immediately stir in your sweetener while the tea is still warm so it dissolves completely.
- Let the mixture sit for a moment to reach room temperature (you can pop it in the fridge for a few minutes if you're in a rush).
- Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice. Pour the jasmine-mint infusion over the ice until the glass is about 3/4 full.
- Top with the sparkling water.
- Give it a gentle stir and finish with a fresh sprig of mint or a few dried jasmine blossoms on top.