Floral Jasmine and Green Tea Ice Cream

To fully appreciate the delicate flavor of jasmine and green tea, there's no better way than in the form of homemade ice cream. With a light and refreshing flavor profile punctuated by floral notes, this jasmine and green tea ice cream is perfect for a hot summer day or any other time you need something to cool you down. It's also incredibly easy to make, and can be made either in a popsicle mold or an ice cream maker.

I've always been a fan of jasmine and green tea. The floral notes of jasmine pair perfectly with the vegetal, grassy flavors of green tea. And when those flavors are combined in ice cream, the result is something truly special. It's creamy and rich, but it's also light and refreshing, with a flavor that's both complex and delicate. I've been making this ice cream for years, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Jasmine flowers (fresh)
• Green tea leaves
• Coconut milk
• Sweetener (honey or stevia)
• Almond butter
• Salt

Instructions

1. Brew green tea and let cool.
2. Whisk coconut milk, honey, and salt in a bowl.
3. Combine tea, jasmine flowers, and coconut mixture in a blender.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Stir in almond butter.
6. Pour into popsicle molds or an ice cream maker.
7. Freeze until solid.
8. Enjoy!

Why It Works

• Brewing the green tea and letting it cool before adding it to the blender helps to prevent the ice cream from becoming too bitter.
• Whisking the coconut milk, honey, and salt in a separate bowl helps to ensure that the ingredients are evenly combined.
• Combining the tea, jasmine flowers, and coconut mixture in a blender and blending until smooth creates a rich, creamy texture.
• Stirring in the almond butter adds a nutty flavor and richness to the ice cream.
• Pouring the mixture into popsicle molds or an ice cream maker and freezing until solid gives the ice cream time to develop its full flavor.