Cucumber-Mint Green Tea Sangria

Light and refreshing, this sangria made with cucumber and mint infused green tea is perfect for the hot weather.

Serves 6

• 2 cups water

• 2 teaspoons of CitizenTea Sencha Organic green tea

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced

• The leaves from 2 sprigs of fresh mint

• 1 bottle of chilled sparking wine

• Additional cucumber slices and mint for garnish

1. Infuse 2 teaspoons of Sencha in 2 cups of 80°C water for 3 minutes.

2. Strain tea into a large pitcher. Add sugar and stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let cool for 20 minutes.

3. Add the sliced cucumber and fresh mint to the green tea and stir.

4. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours to allow the cucumber and mint to infuse the tea.

5. Pour the entire bottle of chilled sparking wine into the infused green tea.

6. Stir, pour over ice and garnish.

7. Enjoy!

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