Turkey Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a store-bought bottle. Bright, lightly floral green tea forms the base, while fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth and mint brings that cool, garden-fresh lift you can practically smell from across the room. Honey ties everything together with just enough sweetness, and a squeeze of lemon on the side takes it over the top. The key to keeping the flavor clean and smooth is steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil — that lower temperature prevents any bitterness from sneaking in. Straining out the ginger and mint before chilling means every sip is perfectly balanced, with no overpowering bits floating around. It's an effortless pitcher drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon at home as it does for a backyard gathering.
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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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