Capsaicin Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This chilled drink is everything you want on a warm day — clean, lightly sweet, and layered with the cool brightness of fresh mint and the gentle warmth of ginger. The green tea is steeped at a careful lower temperature to keep it smooth and mellow rather than bitter, which means every sip is genuinely refreshing. Honey dissolves right into the hot brew, giving just enough sweetness without overpowering the herbal notes. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is the kind of bold, interesting drink that proves you don't need heat to get complexity and depth of flavor. The ginger adds a subtle zing that feels lively without crossing into spicy territory, making it a great option when you want something more exciting than plain water but still completely comfortable to drink. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole glass and ties everything together beautifully.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to 175°F (80°C) in a medium saucepan — just below a simmer, with small bubbles beginning to form at the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the tea bags and sliced ginger to the hot water. Steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard the tea bags. Do not steep longer, as the tea will turn bitter.
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