MSG Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This refreshing iced tea is exactly what a warm afternoon calls for — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the cool lift of mint and a gentle heat from fresh ginger. Brewing green tea at the right temperature is the real trick here, and steeping it at 175°F keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than astringent. Honey brings just enough sweetness to tie everything together without overpowering the delicate tea, and the mint steeps long enough to perfume every sip. Every single ingredient in this drink is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label or second-guess what's actually in your glass. A squeeze of lemon at the end adds a bright citrus note that makes it feel almost like something you'd order at a nice café. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort — just steep, strain, chill, and pour.
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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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