Pork Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This refreshing iced tea is exactly what a warm afternoon calls for — bright, lightly floral, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the cool mint, while honey rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate green tea base. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is the key move here, keeping the flavor clean and smooth instead of astringent. Everything in this glass is completely plant-based and naturally free from any animal-derived or processed meat ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what you're drinking. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole thing and makes it feel almost spa-worthy. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort and a handful of fresh ingredients you likely already have on hand.
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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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