Description
Homemade green tea, lemon & ginger chews offer a delightful fusion of zesty and soothing flavors from Asia. Sweet, tangy morsels provide comfort and warmth, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this simple, nourishing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) brewed green tea, strong
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) honey or maple syrup
Spices and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional, for extra anti-inflammatory benefits)
Binding Agent:
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (about 2 packets)
Instructions
- Craft a robust green tea infusion, allowing it to cool to a tepid temperature while preserving its concentrated essence.
- Extract fresh lemon juice and create delicate ginger shavings, ensuring maximum flavor extraction.
- Transfer the cooled green tea into a compact saucepan, integrating lemon juice, grated ginger, and golden honey for a harmonious blend.
- Apply gentle heat to the liquid mixture, stirring periodically to maintain uniform temperature and prevent scorching.
- Gradually cascade gelatin granules across the warm concoction, whisking continuously to guarantee complete dissolution without lumps.
- Incorporate turmeric for an additional layer of golden hue and potential wellness benefits, mixing thoroughly.
- Reduce thermal intensity, maintaining a gentle simmer while stirring consistently to prevent potential separation or burning.
- Select either flexible silicone molds or a parchment-lined rectangular container for the liquid mixture’s transformation.
- Allow the mixture to cool at ambient temperature, then transition to refrigeration for comprehensive solidification.
- After 2-3 hours of chilling, slice the set confection into bite-sized cubes using a sharp knife.
- Preserve the completed chews within an hermetic container, positioning them in the refrigerator’s sanctuary for optimal preservation up to seven days.
Notes
- Steep green tea longer for a more intense flavor profile without bitterness.
- Use fresh ginger root for maximum zesty warmth and health benefits.
- Experiment with honey varieties like manuka or wildflower for unique taste dimensions.
- Adjust gelatin quantity for softer or firmer chew textures depending on personal preference.
- Replace honey with maple syrup or agave for vegan-friendly alternative.
- Add a pinch of black pepper to enhance ginger’s absorption and metabolic properties.
- Dust finished chews with matcha powder for extra antioxidant boost and aesthetic appeal.
- Choose grass-fed gelatin for higher protein content and superior nutritional quality.
- Swap turmeric with ground cinnamon for anti-inflammatory alternative with different flavor profile.
- Use silicone molds in fun shapes to make treat more engaging for children or adults.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg