Description
Yuzu Cha (Citron Tea) is a vibrant and invigorating beverage that seamlessly blends sweet and tart flavors for a delightful drinking experience. This homemade tea utilizes fresh yuzu fruit and rock sugar, creating a syrupy concoction that warms the soul during chilly days. Whether enjoyed hot or cold, Yuzu Cha is incredibly versatile and can boost your immune system with its high vitamin C content. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a refreshing summer drink, this recipe ensures that you can impress your guests or indulge yourself with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 lbs fresh yuzu (about 12 fruits)
- 2.2 lbs white rock sugar
- ½ cup lemon juice (for sterilizing)
Instructions
- Wash yuzu thoroughly under running water and cut each fruit in half to extract juice and zest.
- In a large bowl, combine yuzu halves with rock sugar, ensuring the sugar coats the fruit evenly.
- Sterilize two mason jars by pouring lemon juice inside, swirling it, and discarding.
- Fill the jars with the yuzu-sugar mixture until three-quarters full and seal tightly.
- Allow the jars to rest in a cool, dark place for seven days before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg