Citrus-Mint Iced Green Tea with Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-23 · Updated 2026-07-23

A revitalizing iced green tea infused with fresh mint, zesty citrus, and a warming hint of ginger that brings a stimulating freshness to every sip. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together green tea bags, fresh mint leaves, fresh ginger 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 40 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.

Ingredients

• 3 green tea bags
• 15 fresh mint leaves
• 1-inch piece, sliced thinly fresh ginger
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and steep 3 green tea bags, 15 fresh mint leaves, and 1-inch sliced fresh ginger for 5 minutes until aromatic and lightly colored.
2. Step 2: Remove tea bags, mint leaves, and ginger slices, then stir in 2 tablespoons of honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice to the tea, then let cool to room temperature.
4. Step 4: Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the cooled tea over the ice. Stir gently to combine and chill for 30 minutes before serving.