Legume Free Iced Mint Tea
This refreshing iced tea is exactly what a hot day calls for — cool, bright, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. 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 and a squeeze of lemon juice round out the flavor with a gentle sweetness and a little citrus zing that makes every sip feel lively. The whole process is beautifully simple: steep, strain, sweeten, and chill. Since this drink is built entirely from fresh herbs, water, honey, and lemon, it's naturally free from legumes and any of the hidden additives that can sneak into store-bought bottled teas and flavored drinks. Poured over a tall glass of ice and garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks just as good as it tastes.
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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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