Description
This Lemon Ginger Iced Green Tea with Honey is a refreshing, flavorful drink perfect for any season. Combining antioxidant-rich green tea, zesty lemon, spicy ginger, and naturally sweet honey, it’s the ideal beverage for boosting your health and quenching your thirst.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups water
- 1/4 cup ginger, peeled and sliced
- 3 to 6 green tea bags (depending on desired strength)
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, tightly packed (plus extra to serve)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 lemon, divided
Instructions
- Boil Ginger:
- Combine the water and ginger in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
- Steep Tea and Mint:
- Add green tea bags and mint leaves to the pot. Cover and steep for about 15 minutes.
- Strain:
- Strain the tea to separate the liquid from the ginger, tea bags, and mint.
- Add Sweetener and Lemon Juice:
- Stir in honey and squeeze the juice from half a lemon.
- Cool and Chill:
- Transfer the tea to a pitcher, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Serve:
- Add lemon slices, mint leaves, and ice cubes to each glass before pouring the chilled tea.
Notes
- Adjust the number of tea bags and the amount of ginger for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Use agave or stevia as a honey substitute for vegan or low-calorie options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg