Coconut Free Iced Mint Tea
This is the kind of drink that makes you feel instantly refreshed the moment it hits the glass — 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 spoonful of honey rounds everything out with gentle sweetness, no simple syrup required. Since every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your cup — no hidden additives, no processed flavorings, nothing to second-guess. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the cool mint, making this feel a little more interesting than your average iced tea. You can pour it straight over ice for a quick chill or let it rest in the fridge until you're ready — either way, it's endlessly drinkable on a warm afternoon.
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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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