John Ash

Lemon Tea Granita

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    1

    quart
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
From the Earth to the Table
From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash

Published 1995

  • About

Any flavorful tea will work here. For something unusual try genmai green tea or a smoked tea such as Lapchang Souchong.

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups strong brewed tea
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ cup

Method

In a nonreactive saucepan, bring the tea, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the grated lemon zest and transfer to a nonreactive bowl or pan and follow the directions for Coffee Granita. When serving, garnish with Candied Lemon Zest.