Beef Free Iced Mint Tea
This refreshing herbal tea is exactly what a hot day calls for — cool, fragrant, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without being cloying. Fresh mint leaves steep in hot ginger-infused water, creating a pale green brew that smells incredible and tastes even better. A touch of honey rounds out the bitterness, while fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy lift that makes every sip feel alive. The whole process is straightforward: boil, steep, strain, and chill — no special equipment needed beyond a saucepan and a pitcher. Naturally free from any animal-derived proteins, this drink is built entirely from plants, water, and a drizzle of honey, so there's nothing to second-guess about what's in your glass. Garnished with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it also looks stunning enough to serve at a gathering without any extra effort.
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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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