Carrageenan Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
Bright, herbal, and genuinely refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled version. Many store-bought teas and flavored beverages sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or emulsifier, so making your own is the cleanest way to stay clear of it without sacrificing flavor. Here, fresh ginger and honey do all the heavy lifting — warming the palate just enough to balance the cool, grassy notes of the green tea. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a rolling boil is a small but important step that keeps the flavor smooth and mellow instead of sharp or astringent. The mint layers in a floral, cooling finish that makes every sip feel intentional. A squeeze of lemon at the end ties everything together beautifully. It's simple, wholesome, and endlessly satisfying over a tall glass of ice.
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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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