Peanut Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
There is something deeply refreshing about a glass of iced green tea that you made yourself, and this version with mint and ginger takes it to a whole new level. The combination of delicate green tea, warming ginger, and cool mint creates a drink that feels both soothing and invigorating at the same time. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is the key move here — it keeps the flavor bright and grassy instead of harsh or bitter. A touch of honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness without overpowering the natural aromatics. Since every ingredient in this pitcher is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess a label or worry about what might be lurking in a store-bought bottled tea. Squeeze in a lemon wedge before you sip and you have something that genuinely rivals anything you'd pay too much for at a café.
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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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