Black Pepper 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 smells absolutely incredible. A drizzle of honey brings gentle sweetness without overpowering the clean, herbal notes, and the whole thing comes together with surprisingly little effort. Many bottled teas and flavored drinks sneak in spice blends or seasonings that can be a real headache to navigate, so making this at home means you know exactly what's in your glass. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully with the mint and lemon without any of the bite you'd get from peppercorns. Poured over a tall glass of ice and garnished with a fresh sprig and a lemon slice, it looks like something you'd order at a nice café — but it's completely homemade and totally in your control.
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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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