Description
A refreshing and unique iced jasmine green tea drink topped with a whipped sea salted cream that balances floral and savory flavors for a sophisticated treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 2 teaspoons loose-leaf jasmine green tea or 1-2 tea bags
- 1 cup hot water
Salted Cream Topping
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Extras
- Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- Steep the Tea: Boil water and steep the jasmine green tea (loose-leaf or bags) for 3 to 5 minutes to extract the floral flavors. Remove tea leaves or bags and allow the tea to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare Salted Whipped Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream together with the sea salt and sugar until soft peaks form, creating a lightly sweetened and subtly savory cream topping.
- Chill Serving Glass: If desired, chill the glass in the refrigerator or freezer to keep the drink cold longer.
- Assemble the Drink: Fill the chilled glass with ice cubes and pour the cooled jasmine tea over the ice to fill the glass.
- Add Cream Topping: Gently spoon the salted whipped cream over the top of the tea so it floats, creating a layered visual effect.
- Garnish: Optionally sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt or green tea powder on top to enhance flavor and appearance.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the cool jasmine tea and the rich, salted cream topping.
Notes
- The amount of sugar can be adjusted based on your preferred sweetness level or omitted for a less sweet drink.
- Using high-quality jasmine tea will improve the flavor profile significantly.
- The whipped cream topping can be made ahead and refrigerated briefly, but best to whip fresh for best texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream whipped similarly.
- Make sure the tea is fully cooled before adding ice to prevent dilution.
