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Frosted Basil Ginger Iced Tea Slushie

This iced tea slushie combines brewed black tea infused with fresh basil and spicy ginger, blended with ice until smooth and icy. The final texture is a frosty, refreshing beverage with a vibrant herbal and spicy flavor profile, resembling a chilled cloud of flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water for brewing tea
  • 4 bags black tea bags or 4 teaspoons of loose leaf tea in a infuser
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped, for infusion
  • 1 inch fresh ginger sliced thin
  • 0.5 cup honey or simple syrup adjust sweetness to taste
  • 4 cups ice cubes plus extra for serving

Equipment

  • Kettle or saucepan
  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine strainer

Method
 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan. Once boiling, pour it over the black tea bags in a heatproof container and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
  2. While the tea cools, add chopped basil and sliced ginger to the cooled tea. Stir in honey or simple syrup until fully dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse deeply.
  3. Strain the infused tea through a fine strainer into a blender, discarding the herbs and spices. Add the remaining ice cubes to the blender.
  4. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth, frosty, and thickened—about 30 seconds. The texture should be icy and slushie-like, with the herbal and spicy notes well incorporated.
  5. Pour the frosty iced tea slushie into glasses, garnishing with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately for a refreshing, chilled beverage.

Notes

Adjust sweetness and herbal intensity based on personal preference. For a spicier kick, add more ginger or a dash of cayenne pepper before blending.