Barley Free Iced Mint Tea
This refreshing iced tea is exactly what a hot day calls for — cool, herbal, and just bright enough from a squeeze of fresh lemon. Fresh mint leaves steep in hot ginger-infused water until the liquid turns a gorgeous pale green and fills your kitchen with an incredible fragrance. A spoonful of honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the herbs, making every sip feel clean and naturally sweet. Grain-based ingredients are simply never part of the picture here — this is pure, simple refreshment built entirely from fresh produce, honey, and water. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a glass pitcher with lemon slices and mint sprigs floating on top, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a quiet afternoon. Make a big batch, keep it in the fridge, and pour over ice whenever the mood strikes.
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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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