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Green tea kefir in glasses decorated with fresh mint leaves
Refreshing kefir drink with green tea and mint

Refreshing green tea & mint kefir

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Drinks
Green tea kefir is a quick 'pseudo-fermented' drink where we mix ready-made milk kefir with strong tea infusion. This method gives instant results and combines the best of both worlds: the probiotics and proteins of kefir with the antioxidants of tea. With the addition of mint and lemon, a kind of 'creamy iced tea' is born, which is surprisingly refreshing on hot days.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 175 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Teapot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the tea with 100ml of water and the tea leaves (steep for 3 minutes), then strain and cool until ice cold.

Tip: Tea made with little water gives a concentrated flavour without watering down the kefir too much.
2 ✓

Dissolve the honey and lemon juice in the cold tea, then pour into the kefir and whisk until smooth.

Tip: The acidic medium (kefir + lemon) helps stabilise the green tea antioxidants.
3 ✓

Tear the mint leaves into small pieces by hand and stir into the drink. Do not blend, so the liquid remains clear.

Tip: Tearing damages the leaf cell walls, releasing essential oils, but doesn't make it bitter like chopping.
4 ✓

Serve immediately with ice, or refrigerate for a short time.

Tip: The mint flavour strengthens as it stands.

Recipe FAQ

Won't it be too watery?
The tea does dilute the kefir, so this will be a drinking yoghurt consistency. If you want it thicker, use strained Greek yoghurt as a base.
How long does it keep?
Since fresh tea oxidises, it's worth consuming within 24 hours, otherwise the taste changes and the colour starts to brown.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Kefir
  • 1 tsp Green tea leaves
  • 100 ml Hot water
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 3 pcs Mint leaves