Goji tea

Name: Goji tea - Alis F.
Ingredients: 30 goji berries; 1 packet of forest fruit tea; 1/4 tsp ground ginger or 1 slice of fresh ginger; 200 ml water

Beverages - Goji tea by Alis F. - Recipia

A cold tea with goji berries, forest fruit tea, and ginger is prepared simply, directly in a mug. The fruits and ginger steep together with the tea bag, and after about 10 minutes, the drink can be left to cool. It can be consumed strained or with the goji berries in the mug. I drank it unstrained and ate the berries after they softened. Quick Info Total time: approximately 10 minutes, plus the time needed to boil the water and cool the drink Preparation time: a few minutes Cooking time: not really cooked; only the water is boiled Servings: 1 serving Difficulty: very easy Recipe type: cold drink, fruit and ginger infusion Ingredients 30 goji berries 1 bag of forest fruit tea 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 slice of fresh ginger 200 ml of water Preparation method 1. Bring 200 ml of water to a boil. 2. In a mug, add the goji berries, the bag of forest fruit tea, and the ginger. You can use ground ginger or a slice of fresh ginger, depending on what you have on hand. 3. Pour the hot water over the ingredients in the mug. 4. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes. During this time, the goji berries soften, and the tea and ginger infuse their flavors into the water. 5. Remove the tea bag after steeping. 6. Allow the drink to cool, then serve it chilled. You can strain it before serving or drink it unstrained, with the goji berries in the mug. If you choose the unstrained option, the berries can be eaten at the end. After steeping, they are softer than at the beginning and remain in the drink along with the ginger if you used ground ginger. Why I make this recipe often It’s a simple drink for moments when I want something cold but don’t want a complicated preparation. The ingredients go directly into the mug, and the only thing to watch is the steeping time. The goji berries can stay in the drink and be consumed at the end, so there’s no need to throw them away after straining. Additionally, the recipe allows for a choice between ground ginger and fresh ginger. If I use ground ginger, the drink remains less clear and is better suited for unstrained consumption. With fresh ginger, the slice can be removed more easily before serving. Tips Use exactly 200 ml of water for the specified quantities so that the flavor of the forest fruit tea, goji berries, and ginger is not too diluted. The tea bag should be removed after the 10 minutes of steeping. The goji berries can remain in the mug if you prefer to eat them. If you choose ground ginger, it may settle at the bottom of the mug. In this case, gently stir the drink before consuming or drink it unstrained as it is. For a cold drink, it is important to wait for it to cool before serving. The recipe source does not mention using ice, so the basic preparation remains just with hot water, steeping, and cooling. Substitutions Ground ginger can be replaced with a slice of fresh ginger. The indicated amount in the recipe is 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger or 1 slice of fresh ginger. There is no recommended substitution for goji berries or the bag of forest fruit tea. To maintain the flavor and proportions of the recipe, they should be used in the mentioned quantities. Variations You can serve the infusion strained, without the goji berries and without the particles of ground ginger. This is the clearer and simpler option for serving. For a thicker texture, keep the fruits in the mug and consume them after drinking the tea. This is also the version I tried; the soaked fruits can be eaten without being removed. Another difference is the choice of ginger type. Fresh ginger remains in the form of a slice and can be removed before serving, while ground ginger mixes into the infusion and may remain in the drink. Serving ideas Serve the cold tea after the tea bag has been removed. You can leave it in the mug along with the goji berries or strain it, depending on the texture you prefer. The drink is suitable for immediate consumption after cooling. If you want to eat the berries, leave them in the mug throughout the steeping process, then consume them at the end. Frequently Asked Questions Can I use fresh ginger instead of ground ginger? Yes. The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger or 1 slice of fresh ginger. The slice is added to the mug along with the goji berries and the tea bag before adding the hot water. Do I need to strain the tea? It is not mandatory. After the 10 minutes of steeping, you remove the tea bag, and the drink can be served strained or unstrained. If you don’t strain it, you can eat the goji berries from the mug. How long should it steep? The infusion should steep for 10 minutes. After this time, the tea bag is removed, and the drink is left to cool before serving. Can it be drunk hot? The recipe is described as a cold drink, so it is served after cooling. The water is used hot only for making the infusion. How many servings does the indicated quantity yield? The quantities are for one mug of approximately 200 ml, so for one serving. If you want to prepare more, the source does not indicate proportions for multiple servings; it is safest to keep the same proportions for each mug. Nutritional values The values are estimated, as the weight of the 30 goji berries may vary, and the exact nutritional information of the product is not mentioned. For one serving of 200 ml, with the goji berries consumed, the estimate is: Calories: approximately 45–65 kcal Protein: approximately 1–2 g Carbohydrates: approximately 9–13 g Fat: under 1 g Fiber: approximately 1–3 g The forest fruit tea and ginger contribute very little to the total caloric intake. The majority of calories come from the goji berries, especially if they are consumed rather than just left to steep and then removed. The estimate may vary depending on the size of the berries and the brand of tea bag. Storage and reheating The drink is meant to be consumed cold after preparation. The simplest way is to let it cool and drink it the same day. If there are leftovers, store them in the refrigerator in a covered container and consume them as soon as possible. The recipe does not specify an exact storage time, so it is not advisable to keep it for several days. Reheating is not necessary, as this version is served cold. If the drink has been stored in the refrigerator, it can be consumed cold after the tea bag and any unwanted ingredients have been removed.

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