Whole30 Honey Green Tea
Refresh your senses with this Whole30 Honey Green Tea, a guilt-free twist on a classic favorite that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Crafted with antioxidant-rich green tea, a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice, and the warm, comforting flavor of cinnamon, this beverage offers natural sweetness from monk fruit, keeping it Whole30 compliant. Infused with fresh mint leaves for a cooling finish, this rejuvenating drink can be enjoyed warm or icy cold. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect beverage to energize your day or serve as a refreshing accompaniment to any meal. Healthy, flavorful, and completely sugar-free, this honey green tea alternative is sure to become your go-to drink on your Whole30 journey.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 unit green tea bag
- 8 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 unit cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon Monk fruit sweetener (Whole30 compliant substitute for honey)
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
Once boiling, remove the pot from heat and add the green tea bag and cinnamon stick. Cover and let it steep for about 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bag and cinnamon stick from the pot.
Add the fresh lemon juice and monk fruit sweetener to the pot and stir until fully dissolved.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill if a cold drink is preferred.
Serve the green tea over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
15 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 58 mg | 1% | |
*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.
