Turkey Free Iced Mint Tea
This refreshing herbal drink is exactly what a hot day calls for — cool, fragrant, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat without going overboard. Fresh mint leaves steep in hot ginger-infused water until the liquid turns a gorgeous pale green and smells absolutely incredible. A touch of honey and a squeeze of lemon round everything out, giving you that perfect balance of floral, bright, and subtly spicy. There's nothing processed or mysterious here — just clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. It's naturally free of any animal proteins, so there's zero concern about hidden additives or unexpected ingredients sneaking into your glass. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon, this is the kind of drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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