You may have noticed that we’re not the biggest tea people. Don’t get us wrong, we brew up Dandelion Tea for stomach issues, Mango Ginger when we need tropical vibes, and Green Tea for our health. But this Ginger Mint Iced Tea is one of our favorites when we need a refreshment on a hot sunny day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Spending a lot of time in Hawaii over the last few years has made me keen to iced tea, since hot coffee and the humidity of Hawaii don’t work that well for me, so we’ve made all sorts of iced teas, with my favorite being this slightly sweet ginger mint iced tea.
This tea is perfect for when you’re home, because it’s comforting, easy to make, and, don’t tell the coffee pot, but a nice change of pace from cup after cup of coffee.
Recipe Ingredients
These are the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe:
- Ginger
- Water
- Green tea bags
- Fresh mint leaves
- Honey
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice
- Ice
How To Make This Recipe
These are the instructions that you’ll need to follow to make this recipe:
- Make The Mint Tea: Combine the ginger and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, immediately remove it from heat and add the tea bags and mint. Cover and let steep until well flavored, about 15 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a large pitcher or other heatproof container; discard the tea bags, mint, and ginger slices. Chill the tea in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Serve The Tea: Just before serving, add the honey and the lemon or lime juice and stir to combine. Serve in tall glasses over ice cubes and add more mint leaves to garnish.
There you have it! Now go stock up on all your cooking essentials then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social.
Ginger Mint Green Iced Tea Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 inch piece ginger unpeeled and thinly sliced
- 6 cups water
- 6 green tea bags
- 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves plus more for serving
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Make The Mint Tea:Â Combine the ginger and 6 cups of water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, immediately remove it from heat and add the tea bags and mint. Cover and let steep until well flavored, about 15 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a large pitcher or other heatproof container; discard the tea bags, mint, and ginger slices. Chill the tea in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Serve The Tea:Â Just before serving, add 1/3 cup of the honey and 1 tablespoon of the lemon or lime juice and stir to combine. Taste and add more honey if you want it sweeter and more lemon juice if you want it more sour or less sweet. Serve in tall glasses over ice cubes and add more mint leaves to garnish.
