Walnut Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together, even on the hottest afternoon. Bright green tea forms the base, while fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth and honey brings just enough sweetness to balance everything out. The mint steeps right into the liquid, infusing every sip with a cool, herbal fragrance that bottled drinks simply can't replicate. One thing worth noting is that store-bought flavored teas and bottled iced teas can hide surprising additives — brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the glass. The technique here is careful but approachable: water heated to just below a simmer protects the delicate green tea from turning bitter, and a quick strain keeps the finished drink perfectly smooth. A squeeze of lemon over ice right before serving ties the whole thing together with a bright, citrusy finish.
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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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