Citrus-Mint Iced Green Tea with Honey

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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A refreshing iced green tea sweetened with honey and infused with zesty citrus and fresh mint leaves. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together green tea bags, water, honey 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 50 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: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 50 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 green tea bags
4 cups water
3 tbsp honey
1/4 cup, lightly crushed fresh mint leaves
1, sliced thinly lemon
1, sliced thinly orange
2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then remove from heat and steep 4 green tea bags in the hot water for 4 minutes.
Step 2: Remove the tea bags and stir in 3 tbsp honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup lightly crushed fresh mint leaves, 1 thinly sliced lemon, and 1 thinly sliced orange to the tea. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Step 4: Once cooled, strain the tea into a pitcher to remove mint leaves and citrus slices.
Step 5: Fill glasses with 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the citrus-mint green tea over the ice. Garnish with additional mint if desired and serve chilled.