Grass Jelly Drink (Xian Cao Nai Cha)

Instructions

1. 1Combine the 1/2 cup Sugar and 4 cups Water in a medium saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, about 5 to 7 minutes. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, or until you can no longer see any sugar granules and the liquid is clear. This makes your sugar syrup.
2. 2Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the sugar syrup cool completely in the saucepan. This will take at least 30 minutes. Cooling the syrup prevents it from cooking the grass jelly and ensures a refreshing drink.
3. 3Open the 1 can Grass jelly. Carefully turn the can upside down over a cutting board and empty the jelly onto the board. Cut the grass jelly into 1.27 cm cubes.
4. 4Get 4 glasses ready. Divide the grass jelly cubes evenly among the 4 glasses.
5. 5Pour the cooled sugar syrup over the grass jelly in each glass. You can add as much or as little syrup as you like.
6. 6Add ice and additional water to each glass as desired. Stir gently to combine.

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