Yeast Free Iced Green Tea with Mint & Ginger
Crisp, cooling, and layered with flavor, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that feels like a genuine treat without any fuss. Fresh ginger adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the cool mint, while honey brings just enough sweetness to round everything out. Because yeast shows up in so many unexpected places — fermented drinks, kombucha-style teas, and even some flavored bottled teas — making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay on track. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from fermentation, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. The technique is simple but intentional: steeping the tea at just below a simmer protects the delicate green tea flavor, and a quick strain keeps the final pour silky smooth. A squeeze of lemon over ice right before serving makes it feel almost restaurant-worthy.
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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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