Iced Green Tea with Ginger and Mint
Quench your thirst with a revitalizing glass of Iced Green Tea with Ginger and Mint, a refreshing blend made for hot summer days or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. This flavorful recipe combines the earthy richness of green tea, the zesty kick of fresh ginger, and the cooling aroma of bruised mint leaves for a perfectly balanced drink that’s both energizing and soothing. Lightly sweetened with honey or sugar to taste, this iced tea is a healthier alternative to sugary sodas and can be easily customized with a slice of fresh lemon for an added citrusy zing. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and simmering, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for entertaining or simply keeping in the fridge for guilt-free refreshment.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces green tea bags
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 10 pieces fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 pieces lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin pieces. Set it aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and add the sliced ginger. Let it simmer for 3 minutes to infuse the water with ginger flavor.
Turn off the heat and add the green tea bags to the saucepan. Let them steep for 3-4 minutes, depending on your desired tea strength.
Remove the tea bags and ginger slices, and stir in the honey or sugar until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
In a large pitcher, add the fresh mint leaves and gently bruise them using the back of a wooden spoon to release their oils and aroma.
Pour the cooled green tea into the pitcher over the mint leaves, then add the ice cubes and stir well.
Taste the tea and adjust the sweetness as needed by adding more honey or sugar.
Serve the tea in tall glasses over additional ice, garnished with a mint sprig and a lemon slice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
