HOW TO MAKE AKA SHISO ICED TEA

Aka Shiso Juice (赤紫蘇ジュース) is a popular summertime drink in Japan. We've created a healthy (no refined sugar!) and simple recipe to create this as a refreshing iced tea to make at home.

This video is led by Rhiannon CEO / FOUNDER of RT1home.

00:00 INTRO
00:55 GREEN VS RED SHISO
01:30 AKA SHISO RECIPE - MATERIALS
01:42 AKA SHISO RECIPE - HARVESTING AKA SHISO
02:03 AKA SHISO RECIPE - WASHING SHISO
02:39 AKA SHISO RECIPE - BOILING SHISO
03:24 AKA SHISO RECIPE - ADD SWEETENER
03:47 AKA SHISO RECIPE - ADD LEMON
04:00 AKA SHISO RECIPE - FINAL SHISO MIXTURE
04:24 AKA SHISO RECIPE - ICED TEA RATIOS
05:28 AKA SHISO RECIPE - OPTIONAL GARNISH
05:35 EXTRA SHISO STORAGE
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PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO

EQUIPMENT
• SCISSORS / SNIPS- to harvest Shiso leaves (if growing your own). We are using our GARDEN SNIPS:
https://rt1home.com/collections/tools...
• BOWL - to collect and rinse leaves
• MEASURING CUP - to measure leaves + water
• MEASURING SPOONS - to measure lemon + your choice of sweetener
• STRAINER - to strain leaves
• POT - to boil water + leaves
• COCKTAIL ICE CUBE TRAY (optional) - to make ice cubes

INGREDIENTS
• 1.5 cups, AKA SHISO leaves packed - we are using our home grown AKA SHISO grown from Seed:
https://rt1home.com/collections/seeds...
• 1 Tbsp HONEY (sub maple syrup to make Vegan)
• 1.5 cups WATER, Filtered
• 2 tsp fresh LEMON JUICE + lemon slices for garnish
• 2-3 ICE CUBES - per glass
• SPARKLING WATER (optional) - can use still water too
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Step by Step guide also available on our BLOG:
https://rt1home.com/blogs/rt1home-rec...

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