Ginger-Lime Iced Green Tea with Basil

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A revitalizing iced green tea infused with zesty lime, fresh ginger, and aromatic basil leaves to awaken your senses. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together green tea bags, fresh ginger root, lime juice 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 40 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups (960ml) of water to a boil, then remove from heat and add 3 green tea bags along with 1 inch piece of peeled and thinly sliced fresh ginger root. Steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove the tea bags and ginger slices, then stir in 2 tablespoons of honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice and 10 fresh basil leaves to the tea, then allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. Step 4: Once cooled, strain out the basil leaves and pour the tea over 2 cups of ice cubes in a large pitcher or individual glasses.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a few fresh basil leaves and thin lime slices for a refreshing, invigorating beverage.

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