Caffeine Free Iced Mint Tea
This herbal cooler is everything you want in a summer drink — bright, refreshing, and genuinely thirst-quenching without a drop of coffee or tea leaves in sight. Fresh mint steeped in hot ginger water creates a base that's deeply aromatic and naturally energizing, so you're not missing anything by skipping the caffeine. A little honey rounds out the flavor with gentle sweetness, while fresh lemon juice adds just enough tartness to keep every sip lively. The whole process is simple: steep, strain, sweeten, and chill — no fancy equipment required. Pouring it straight over ice in the pitcher is a great shortcut when you want it cold fast, and the optional mint sprigs and lemon slices make it look like something you'd order at a nice café. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a lazy afternoon on the porch or as a crowd-pleasing option at a gathering where not everyone wants something with a buzz.
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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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