Citrus-Mint Iced Green Tea with Honey and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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A refreshing iced green tea infused with fresh citrus, mint, honey, and a hint of ginger, ideal for a light Mother’s Day beverage. This Asian-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs green tea bags, boiling water, fresh ginger, sliced thin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 35 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 Asian cuisine 35 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 green tea bags
4 cups boiling water
1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced thin
3 tbsp honey
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 orange, thinly sliced
to serve ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a heatproof pitcher, steep 4 green tea bags and 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh ginger in 4 cups boiling water for 5 minutes until fragrant and slightly strong.
Step 2: Remove tea bags and ginger slices, then stir in 3 tbsp honey until fully dissolved while tea is still warm.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 thinly sliced lemon, and 1 thinly sliced orange to the tea. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to infuse flavors.
Step 4: Serve the citrus-mint iced green tea over plenty of ice cubes with additional fresh mint sprigs for garnish.