Lemon Ginger Iced Green Tea with Honey
This Lemon Ginger Iced Green Tea with Honey is a refreshing, zesty drink that’s perfect for hot days. With the bold flavors of green tea, fresh ginger, honey, and a burst of lemon, this iced tea is a delightful treat. It’s naturally sweetened with honey and offers a healthy, rejuvenating beverage. #icedtea #greenlemontea #gingericedtea #honeytea #refreshingdrink #detoxtea
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 3 green tea bags
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
- ¼ cup honey (or to taste)
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Steep the Tea and Ginger: Add the green tea bags and fresh ginger slices to the hot water. Cover and let steep for 5-7 minutes, adjusting the steeping time based on your preferred tea strength.
- Sweeten with Honey: Remove the tea bags and ginger slices. Stir in the honey while the tea is warm, ensuring it dissolves completely.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice for a bright, zesty flavor.
- Chill the Tea: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices for an extra touch, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey depending on your sweetness preference.
- Add more lemon juice if you prefer a more citrusy flavor.
- You can also add mint leaves for an extra refreshing twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg