Xanthan Gum Free Iced Mint Tea
Fresh mint, bright lemon, and a hint of warming ginger make this iced tea genuinely refreshing in a way that store-bought bottled teas rarely are. The honey dissolves right into the hot steep, giving just enough sweetness without any processed additives or mystery thickeners to worry about. Steeping the mint off the heat keeps the flavor clean and herbal rather than bitter, and the ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes every sip a little more interesting. It comes together in one saucepan with a quick strain, so cleanup is minimal and the process is almost meditative. Poured over a tall glass of ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks like something you'd order at a nice café. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast on a warm afternoon, so you might want to make a double batch right from the start.
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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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