Lemon Tea Granita
4 servings
30 minutes
Lemon tea granita is a refreshing Italian dessert that quenches thirst on hot days. Its roots trace back to Sicily, where granita is traditionally made with fruit juices and aromatic infusions. In this version, the classic combination of black tea and lemon juice gives the dessert a refreshing taste with a pleasant tartness. Granita has a delicate, crystalline texture that reveals rich tea and citrus notes. This dessert is perfect as a light finish to a meal or as an exquisite snack highlighting Italians' love for simple yet elegant gastronomic solutions. Serve granita in chilled glasses, garnished with fresh berries or a sprig of mint for added aroma.
1
Remove the packets and mix in lemon juice. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
2
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker or container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes.
3
Put sugar in a bowl and add tea bags. Pour boiling water and let it sit for 1 hour.
- Sugar: 0.6 glass
- Black tea with lemon in bags: 4 pieces
- Boiling water: 3 glasss