This Chinese Almond Tea is a simple, comforting beverage made with sweet almonds, green tea, and water. With its delicate nutty flavor and gentle tea aroma, this easy homemade drink is a lovely way to enjoy a warm cup of tea any time of day.
Inspired by traditional Chinese almond beverages, this version combines crushed sweet almonds with freshly brewed green tea. Unlike thicker Chinese almond drinks made from blended almond kernels, rice, or almond powder, this recipe is a lighter infusion that allows the flavors of the almonds and tea to shine.
Best of all, this Chinese Almond Tea recipe requires just three ingredients and approximately 13 minutes from start to finish.
Why You’ll Love This Chinese Almond Tea
- Only three ingredients: Sweet almonds, green tea, and water.
- Quick preparation: Ready in approximately 13 minutes.
- Delicate flavor: A lightly nutty beverage with the familiar taste of green tea.
- Simple stovetop method: No blender or special equipment required.
- Easy to customize: Adjust the amount of green tea or sweeten to taste if desired.
Tips for Making Chinese Almond Tea
Start with food-grade sweet almonds intended for eating. Rinse them briefly and crush them into small pieces to help release their flavor into the water.
Add the crushed almonds to a saucepan with one cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Place the green tea in a heatproof cup or teapot, then carefully pour the hot almond-infused water over the tea leaves.
Cover and steep for approximately five minutes before serving. For a smoother drink, strain out the tea leaves and almond pieces.
A fine-mesh tea infuser makes steeping loose green tea especially convenient.
What to Serve with Chinese Almond Tea
Enjoy this warm beverage alongside Baked Chinese 5-Spice Chicken, Lemongrass Chicken, or Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops.
Whether you’re exploring Chinese-inspired beverages or looking for a simple alternative to your usual cup of tea, this Chinese Almond Tea offers a delicate combination of nutty and herbal flavors.
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Chinese Almond Tea
Therapeutic uses: Hydrates lungs and reduces congestion. Improves digestion and relaxes the bowels. Helps to prevent cancer, especially lung and intestinal. Removes toxic elements from the body.
Sweet almond is considered mild and non-toxic in nature and can be taken with tea regularly. Bitter almond has very little toxicity as well, but should not be used every day.
- Total Time: :13
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tbs Sweet Almonds
- 1 tsp Green Tea
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Wash sweet almonds in cold water and smash into pieces.
- Put green tea into a cup.
- Put almond pieces into a sauce pan and pour in 1 cup of water. Heat over medium heat and bring to a boil. Pour the mixture over the green tea.
- Cover cup and allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
How to Store:
To store Chinese Almond Tea, keep any leftover tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally to maintain its creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: :05
- Cook Time: :08
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese