Artificial Flavors Free Iced Mint Tea
Fresh mint, bright lemon, and a hint of warming ginger come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Every sip is clean and cooling, with a natural sweetness from honey that balances the citrus perfectly. Bottled and canned teas are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavor enhancers and artificial sweeteners, so making your own is the only way to know exactly what you're drinking. Here, the flavor comes entirely from real ingredients — steeped mint leaves, sliced ginger, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, nothing more. The process is simple: a quick boil, a ten-minute steep, and a strain into a pitcher before chilling. It's the kind of recipe that feels effortless but tastes like you actually tried, and it's endlessly refreshing poured over a tall glass of ice on a warm day.
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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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