Description
Refreshing honey mint green iced tea with natural sweetness. Made with green tea bags, fresh mint, and honey. Healthier alternative to soda, packed with antioxidants. Perfect for summer afternoons.
Ingredients
7 cups water, divided (2 cups hot, 5 cups cold)
2 to 4 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
5 bags green tea (regular or decaf)
6 sprigs fresh mint, plus more for garnish
Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
1. Boil 2 cups of water in kettle or pot on stove.
2. Pour boiling water into large glass pitcher. Add honey and stir until completely dissolved.
3. Add 5 green tea bags and 6 sprigs fresh mint to pitcher. Stir gently.
4. Let steep for 10 minutes to allow tea and mint to infuse.
5. Remove and discard tea bags and mint sprigs after 10 minutes.
6. Add 5 cups ice cold water to concentrated tea mixture. Stir well.
7. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour tea over ice.
8. Garnish each glass with fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t steep green tea longer than 10 minutes or it becomes bitter.
Remove tea bags and mint before adding cold water.
Start with 2 tablespoons honey and add more to taste.
Use decaf green tea for children or evening serving.
Fresh mint is essential, dried mint won’t work well.
Store in covered pitcher in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze leftover tea in ice cube trays to prevent dilution.
Add fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American