Yuzu Green Garden Glass

Yuzu brings a fragrant, tart citrus note to green tea, while cucumber and mint give the finish a cool, green character. Brew the tea gently so it doesn't turn bitter, then chill it before adding the juice. A little yuzu goes further than the same amount of orange juice, so start with the measured quantity. This is a light, aromatic cooler for someone who likes sharper flavors and doesn't want a sweet mocktail. The green tea does contain caffeine.

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag Green tea
• 6 oz Water
• 1/4 oz Plain yuzu juice
• 4 slice Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 4 leaf Mint leaves

Make it

1. Brew the tea in the measured water, using the temperature and steeping time on its packet. Remove the tea bag.
2. Cool the tea in a heatproof container, then chill for about 30 minutes.
3. Mash any soft fruit in a separate glass. Lightly bruise herbs or ginger; add these and the listed juices or spices to the cooled tea.
4. Stir well and taste. Remove ginger or herb sprigs when their flavor suits you. Strain if you prefer a smoother drink, then serve chilled.

Benefits

Yuzu · a little vitamin C

Using yuzu with green tea, cucumber, and mint brings vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, along with a fragrant, sharply citrusy finish.

Cucumber, green tea, and yuzu

The cucumber contributes a crisp green flavor to green tea, yuzu, and mint, giving you a specific flavor combination to reach for instead of a default pour.

Contains caffeine.