Red Meat Allergy Friendly Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from plants and pure honey, this iced green tea is a genuinely satisfying drink that happens to be completely free of any meat-derived ingredients or hidden animal proteins. It's the kind of beverage that feels fancy without requiring much effort — just careful steeping and a little patience while the flavors come together. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth and subtle spice, while the mint leaves infuse the liquid with a clean, cooling fragrance that makes every sip feel like a reset. Steeping the tea at just below a simmer is the key move here, keeping the green tea smooth and slightly sweet rather than astringent or bitter. A drizzle of honey rounds everything out beautifully, and a squeeze of lemon on the side gives you a bright citrus lift if you want it. This is the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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