Ingredients for Iced Tea Granita
- 4 tea bags (your choice of tea)
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Water
- Light Corn Syrup
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Lemon Slice
- Mint Sprig
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How to Make Iced Tea Granita
- Steep 4 tea bags in 4 cups of boiling water in a large bowl for 10 minutes.
- Remove and discard tea bags.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/4 cup light corn syrup.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Add the sugar mixture and the juice of 1 large lemon to the steeped tea. Stir well to combine.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
- Pour the cooled tea mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until solid.
- Remove the frozen tea from the freezer and scrape the entire mixture with a fork until fluffy and icy.
- Return the granita to the freezer for 30 minutes to re-harden slightly.
- Spoon the granita into serving containers.
- Cover and freeze for up to 1 month. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs before serving (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
106g
Fat
0g
Carbs
10g
