If you think that a ginger infusion is a typical autumn/winter drink... you are sadly mistaken. While it is true that ginger is great to counteract cold symptoms or to prepare detox infusions in times when we are not feeling our best, it is equally true that it is great to enjoy iced. Let's see together how to prepare a simple or flavoured ginger iced tea.
To prepare your iced ginger tea, you can use either the fresh root, grated or thinly sliced, or the ground powder, obviously paying attention to the doses. In the latter case, the taste will be more pungent and spicy than with fresh ginger.
If you use fresh root you can let it simmer in water, the powder should instead be added at boiling temperature and left to infuse for at least 5 minutes, before straining the drink to remove any residue and serving.

Which teas to use to prepare your ginger iced tea

The infusion can be prepared, as mentioned in the introduction, by steeping ginger alone, but if you prefer to combine teas, the most suitable are earl of grey (taking care not to exceed the recommended infusion time), green tea especially jasmine-flavoured, sencha tea and matcha.

What flavourings and spices to use to flavour ginger iced tea

If you want to give your ginger iced tea an extra touch of flavour, there are several options you can consider.

Add more spices

Vanilla, cinnamon, or cardamom or cloves, added to the hot infused water, releasing their essential oils will give your iced tea an intense and pleasant aroma.

Fruit, citrus and more

Lime juice, fresh lemon, orange or blueberries, accompanied by mint leaves, to make the drink even more refreshing and thirst-quenching, also try some cucumber slices, ideal for preparing cold infusions and flavoured waters with a summery taste.

We conclude with two practical tips for preparation, to sweeten your ginger iced tea use raw cane sugar or honey, the end result will be much more palatable.
A long time in the fridge can affect the taste of the drink. Let your tea cool down to room temperature and then add plenty of ice.
If the day is particularly hot, let it rest first at room temperature then in the fridge for about 20 min.