ONO Mighty Athena Iced with Matcha Banana Bread
INGREDIENTS:
• Simple syrup on hand (1 cup hot water; 2 cups granulated sugar)
• 5 tablespoons Ono Mighty Athena Green Tea
• 10 cups of steaming hot water
• 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 (12-ounce) bottles chilled ginger ale
• Handful of quartered strawberries and mint sprigs for garnish
PREPARATION: In a small, sturdy saucepan, simmer syrup of 1 cup of hot water with 2 cups granulated sugar until dissolved, about 10 minutes; cool.
Meanwhile, brew 5 tablespoons Ono Mighty Athena tea in 10 cups steaming hot water for 3 minutes. Strain; let cool.
Crush mint sprigs, fresh ginger and 1/4 cup simple syrup in large glass pitcher or punch bowl. Add ginger ale and brewed Ono Tea. Garnish with mint and a handful of quartered strawberries or any seasonal fresh fruit. Taste and adjust with simple sugar and serve over ice.
