Pecan Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This refreshing iced tea is everything you want on a warm day — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the cool tingle of fresh mint and a gentle heat from real ginger. The green tea is brewed at a careful lower temperature to keep it smooth and mellow, never bitter, which makes a noticeable difference in the final glass. Honey brings just enough sweetness to tie the flavors together without overpowering the delicate tea, and a squeeze of lemon on the side adds a citrusy lift if you're feeling it. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward — water, tea, herbs, and a touch of honey — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your drink. It's the kind of homemade beverage that feels far more special than the effort it takes to pull together, and it looks gorgeous poured over ice with a few lemon wedges on the rim.
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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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