Description
Cool, refreshing, and packed with antioxidants, this Lemon Ginger Iced Green Tea with Honey is the perfect summer drink! 🍋🍵 It helps boost immunity, aids digestion, and provides natural energy while keeping you hydrated. Made with fresh ginger, zesty lemon, and a touch of honey, this drink is not only delicious but also full of health benefits. Perfect for weight loss, detoxing, and refreshing your mind & body!
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups water 💧
- 2 green tea bags 🍵
- 1-inch fresh ginger, sliced 🌿
- Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
- 1–2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste) 🍯
- 1 cup ice cubes 🧊
- 1 cup cold water 💦
- Lemon slices & mint leaves (for garnish, optional) 🌱
Instructions
1️⃣ Boil the Water: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2️⃣ Add Ginger & Steep Tea: Add sliced ginger and green tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes (no longer to avoid bitterness).
3️⃣ Sweeten the Tea: Remove the tea bags, stir in honey while the tea is warm, and mix well.
4️⃣ Cool Down: Let the tea cool for 5-10 minutes before adding ice.
5️⃣ Add Lemon & Ice: Stir in lemon juice and 1 cup of cold water. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy: Pour over ice, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint, and enjoy your refreshing iced tea!
Notes
- For stronger flavor, let the tea steep longer but not over 5 minutes to avoid bitterness.
- You can replace honey with maple syrup, agave, or stevia for a different sweetness.
- For cold brew, steep tea bags, ginger, and lemon in cold water overnight in the fridge.
- Add sparkling water for a fizzy twist. 🥤
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes ⏳
- Cook Time: 5 minutes 🔥
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz)
- Calories: ~35 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg