From The Cookbook: Happy Cooking

In just 10 minutes, this soothing Giada Banana Tea is ready to be savored. Featuring bananas, tea bags, honey, lemon slices, and ice, this drink brings a sweet and tangy burst of flavor. Perfect as a mid-morning pick-me-up, it’s quick, simple, and oh-so-delicious.

Recipe Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon honey or a dash of ground cinnamon, to taste

How To Make Giada Banana Tea

1. Prepare Banana: Cut off and discard the top and bottom of the banana, then cut it in half, leaving the fruit in the peel.
2. Simmer Banana: Place the banana with the peel in boiling water and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Strain and Flavor: Remove from heat, discard the banana, and pour the banana water into a mug. Add honey or cinnamon to taste.

Recipe Tips

• Banana Tea Spice Blend: Create your own signature spice blend by mixing together cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves to add depth and warmth to your Giada Banana Tea, evoking feelings of comfort and nostalgia.
• Steeping Success: Steep the tea for the recommended 5-7 minutes to unleash the optimal balance of flavors, as longer steeping times can result in a bitter taste and shorter times might not extract enough sweetness from the bananas.
• Sweetener Swap: Replace the honey with maple syrup for a slightly richer, more complex flavor profile or use coconut sugar to add a subtle caramel note, creating a delicious variation of Giada Banana Tea that’s uniquely yours.
• Tea-Time Variations: Transform your Giada Banana Tea into a refreshing summer drink by serving it over ice with a splash of lemon juice and a sprig of fresh mint, or enjoy it warm with a dollop of whipped cream for a cozy winter treat.
• Make It a Gift: Package the Giada Banana Tea mix in decorative jars or bags and give it as a thoughtful, unique gift to friends and family, complete with a handwritten recipe card and brewing instructions for a personal touch.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

Check out More Giada Recipes:

• Giada Chilled Watermelon-Basil Gazpacho
• Giada Lemon Ricotta Cookies With Lemon Glaze
• Giada Swiss Chard Rolls

Giada Banana Tea

Recipe by Giada De LaurentiisCourse: BeverageCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

105

kcal

In just 10 minutes, this soothing Giada Banana Tea is ready to be savored. Featuring bananas, tea bags, honey, lemon slices, and ice, this drink brings a sweet and tangy burst of flavor. Perfect as a mid-morning pick-me-up, it’s quick, simple, and oh-so-delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
  

• 1 teaspoon honey or a dash of ground cinnamon, to taste
  

Directions

• Prepare Banana: Cut off and discard the top and bottom of the banana, then cut it in half, leaving the fruit in the peel.
  
• Simmer Banana: Place the banana with the peel in boiling water and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
  
• Strain and Flavor: Remove from heat, discard the banana, and pour the banana water into a mug. Add honey or cinnamon to taste.