Green Tea Lemon Ginger Chews with Honey
These bite-size chews are made from brewed green tea simmered with ginger, lemon and honey, then set firm with agar-agar. They have a bright, zingy flavor and a pleasantly firm texture. Keep a container in the fridge for an afternoon snack or a light after-dinner sweet.
Preparation Steps
Bring the water to a boil, pour it over the tea bags and let them steep for about 5 minutes. Squeeze out and discard the tea bags.
Pour the tea into a small saucepan and add the ginger, honey and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
If using agar-agar, sprinkle it over the simmering liquid while whisking constantly so no lumps form. Add the sugar now if you want sweeter chews.
Keep simmering and stirring for 3 to 5 minutes, until the agar has fully dissolved and the liquid looks slightly thicker.
If using gelatin instead, take the pan off the heat first, let it cool for a minute, then whisk in the gelatin until dissolved; boiling weakens gelatin.
Pour the mixture into silicone molds or a small dish lined with parchment paper. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.
Unmold the chews or lift them out of the dish and cut into small squares.
Tips & Variations
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve before pouring it into the molds if you prefer smooth chews without ginger fibers.
- Swap the green tea for hibiscus or chamomile tea, or replace the lemon juice with lime juice.
- Store the chews in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
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