This cucumber mint green iced tea is a tasty twist on classic ice tea. Combine the earthy flavor of green tea with cool cucumber and mint for the perfect summer beverage.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 greens tea bags
- 0.5 cups mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons honey , or to taste
- 1/2 lemon , juiced
- 1 medium english cucumber , thinly sliced
- fresh mint , optional
- ice cubes
Instructions
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1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat, add tea bags and mint leaves, and allow to steep for about 5 minutes.
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Strain brewed tea into a pitcher. Stir in honey and lemon juice while tea is still warm, and allow to cool to room temperature.
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3
Add cucumber slices, and set aside for about 10 minutes.
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4
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour cold tea over the cubes. Garnish with additional mint, lemon, and cucumber slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts
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