Cinnamon Free Iced Mint Tea
This refreshing iced tea is exactly what a hot day calls for — cool, bright, and layered with flavor from fresh mint, zingy lemon juice, and a hint of warmth from sliced ginger. Honey steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the steeped liquid and adding a gentle floral note that ties everything together beautifully. So many flavored teas and store-bought bottled drinks sneak in spice blends that can be hard to vet, but this one is made entirely from scratch with a short, clean ingredient list you can trust. The process is simple: steep, strain, sweeten, and chill — no complicated technique required. Pouring the hot tea directly over ice in the pitcher is a clever shortcut if you want it ready fast, or you can let it cool gradually for a more leisurely afternoon project. Garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a bright lemon slice, it looks as good as it tastes and is genuinely impressive to set out for guests.
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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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