Chilled Ginger-Lime Iced Tea with Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

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A revitalizing iced tea brewed with fresh ginger and lime, finished with cooling mint leaves for a naturally invigorating drink. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, black tea bags, fresh ginger root for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 45 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 45 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups water
4 black tea bags
2-inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger root
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tbsp honey
10 leaves, plus extra for garnish fresh mint leaves
as needed ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil over high heat. Add 4 black tea bags and 2-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root. Remove from heat and steep for 8 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
Step 2: Remove tea bags and ginger slices using a slotted spoon. Stir in 3 tbsp honey while tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Allow tea to cool to room temperature, then stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 10 fresh mint leaves. Transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 4: Serve over ice cubes and garnish each glass with additional fresh mint leaves for an invigorating, refreshing experience.