Pork Free Iced Mint Tea
Fresh mint, bright lemon, and a hint of warming ginger come together in this homemade iced tea that tastes like a proper summer afternoon in a glass. Steeping the mint off the heat keeps the flavor clean and herbal rather than bitter, while the honey dissolves in seamlessly for a gentle, natural sweetness. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with just enough citrus lift to make each sip feel refreshing and alive. It's the kind of drink that looks effortlessly elegant garnished with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, but takes almost no skill to pull off. You can pour it straight over ice for a quick chill or let it cool slowly in the fridge — either way, the result is a beautifully pale green, deeply aromatic tea that beats anything from a bottle.
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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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