Chestnut Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This chilled tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel instantly refreshed — bright, lightly sweet, and fragrant with real ginger and fresh mint. The green tea is brewed at a careful 175°F to keep it smooth and mellow, never bitter, which makes all the difference in the final glass. Honey dissolves right into the warm liquid, giving it a gentle sweetness that doesn't overpower the herbal notes. Because everything here is built from whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your cup. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole thing and adds a little brightness that pairs beautifully with the ginger's warmth. It's the kind of homemade drink that makes store-bought bottled teas feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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