Nitrate & Nitrite Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This iced green tea is the kind of drink that feels genuinely refreshing — bright, lightly floral, and just a little spicy from the fresh ginger. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is the key move here, keeping the flavor clean and smooth instead of bitter. Honey brings a gentle sweetness, and the mint adds a cool, aromatic lift that makes every sip feel like a reset button. Every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed, so there's nothing hidden to worry about — no cured meats, no packaged shortcuts, just real food doing exactly what it's supposed to do. A squeeze of lemon over the glass before serving ties it all together with a little brightness. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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