Almond Free Iced Mint Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Fresh mint leaves steep in ginger-infused hot water until the liquid turns a gorgeous pale green and smells absolutely incredible. A touch of honey sweetens things naturally, while fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy lift that ties everything together. The whole process is straightforward — boil, steep, strain, and chill — and the result is something that looks and tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Every ingredient here is clean and whole, so there's no need to scan a label or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought bottle. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it's practically a spa experience in your own kitchen.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- 4 cups ice
- fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and ginger slices in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat, add the mint leaves, and stir to submerge them. Let steep for 10 minutes, until the liquid is deeply fragrant and pale green.
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