Heaven of Tea

This weekend there’s a good chance you will be firing up the grill and celebrating Father’s Day with an outdoor eating extravaganza. But this year, why not treat dear old dad to a grilling experience out of his world, literally. Instead of opting for that standard spice rub, try a tea rub.

Grilled chicken gets a burst of flavor from a green tea spice rub. I recommend a green tea citrus blend, like this Lemon Green Flavored Green Tea, to add a bright flavor to the grilled meat. Just grab a package of chicken breasts and brush them with olive oil before coating them with the tea rub. How do I make a tea rub, you ask? It’s truly simple.

Adjust spices and tea to your taste. But here is my recommendation:

Combine 2 tablespoons of green tea, with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper (and any other spices that tantalize your taste buds). Although, if you want to let the green tea shine, I would suggest keeping extra spices to a minimum. Gently mix spices together in a bowl and then generously goat each piece of chicken before grilling.

Why not serve it with a tall pitcher of iced tea and maybe some iced tea popsicles?

Happy Father’s Day! Cheers!