Low Sodium Iced Mint Tea

Fresh mint, bright lemon, and a hint of warming ginger come together in a drink that feels genuinely refreshing — the kind of thing you want waiting in the fridge on a hot afternoon. Honey does all the sweetening here, so the flavor stays clean and floral without any processed sugar or sodium sneaking in. Keeping this completely free of added salt is effortless because every ingredient is whole and natural — nothing from a packet, nothing from a can. The steeping process is where the magic happens: boiling the ginger first pulls out its gentle heat, then the mint leaves bloom into the hot water and turn it this gorgeous pale green. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end ties everything together with just enough brightness to make it taste almost fancy. Pour it straight over ice if you're in a hurry, or let it chill slowly in the fridge for a slightly more mellow, deeply infused result. Either way, it's the kind of homemade drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle.

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