Mushroom Free Iced Mint Tea
Bright, cooling, and endlessly refreshing, this iced mint tea is exactly what a hot afternoon calls for. Fresh mint leaves steep in hot water alongside sliced ginger, creating a pale green brew that smells incredible and tastes even better. A spoonful of honey rounds out the natural herbal bite, while fresh lemon juice adds just enough citrus zing to keep every sip lively. The whole process is beautifully straightforward — steep, sweeten, strain, and chill — with no complicated steps standing between you and a gorgeous glass. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free, built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero hidden extras to second-guess. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, and it looks 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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