Shellfish Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
Bright, refreshing, and genuinely thirst-quenching, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the cool mint, while honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness. The key move here is steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil — that lower temperature keeps the green tea smooth and clean-tasting instead of sharp or astringent. A quick strain removes the ginger and mint before chilling, so you get all the flavor without any bits floating in your glass. It comes together with nothing more than a saucepan, a strainer, and a pitcher, making it an effortless option for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. A squeeze of lemon over the top right before serving takes it from great to genuinely impressive.
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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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