Vegetarian Iced Mint Tea
Fresh mint, bright lemon, and a hint of warming ginger come together in a drink that feels genuinely refreshing rather than just sweet. Honey steps in as the sweetener here, dissolving seamlessly into the hot liquid so every sip is perfectly balanced without any grainy texture. The steeping process is where the magic happens — pulling deep, aromatic flavor from the mint leaves before the ginger-infused water even cools. A quick strain and a pour over ice is all it takes to go from stovetop to glass, making this an easy win for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. The optional garnishes of fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a café. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to make a double batch.
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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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