Shellfish Free Iced Mint Tea
Fresh mint, bright lemon, and a hint of warming ginger come together in a drink that feels both refreshing and a little sophisticated. The honey dissolves right into the hot steep, giving the tea a gentle, rounded sweetness that's far more interesting than plain sugar syrup. Steeping the mint off the heat keeps the flavor clean and herbal rather than bitter, and the ginger adds just enough of a tingle to make every sip feel alive. This is the kind of drink you make a big pitcher of and keep in the fridge all week — it only gets better as the flavors meld. Naturally free from any animal-derived seafood ingredients, every single component here is a whole, recognizable plant or pantry staple, so there's nothing to second-guess. Serve it over a generous pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice for a glass that 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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