Pistachio Free Iced Mint Tea
There is something deeply refreshing about a homemade iced tea that no bottled version can quite match, and this mint and ginger blend is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Fresh mint leaves are steeped in hot water until the liquid turns a gorgeous pale green, then brightened with lemon juice and sweetened with honey for a flavor that is clean, cooling, and just a little bit zingy. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the chill of the ice, giving the whole drink a little more personality than your average herbal tea. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so you can sip without a second thought about what might be hiding in a store-bought blend. It comes together with minimal effort — just a quick boil, a ten-minute steep, and a strain — making it an easy go-to for entertaining or just keeping a pitcher in the fridge all week. Garnished with a sprig of fresh mint and a slice of lemon, 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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