Green Tea Granita

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"With the hot summer weather comes the need for cool refreshing treats, so this summer why not try the original "ice" and make some Granitas!! More granular in texture than a sorbet, granitas are easily made at home and can be flavored with anything. Make them with fruit juices or purées for the kids and prepare a granita with your favorite summer cocktail for an adults-only cool treat. Traditionally flavored with coffee, granitas can also make a modert twist on cold soup, are perfect palate cleansers in between courses and will make an nice light dessert for your next dinner party."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup liquid honey
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 cups green tea, with honey and ginseng
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

directions

1. In a saucepan, bring the water and honey to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring until the honey dissolves completely. Let cool.
2. Stir in the green tea, and lemon juice, then pour into a very cold 13x9-inch pan and carefully set in the freezer.
3. Stir with a fork every 45-60 minutes, breaking up the any ice cyrstals that may have formed, until the mixture is firm.
4. Scrape with a fork and serve in glasses, garnished with a slice of lemon.