Herb-Infused Iced Green Tea with Lemon and Mint

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14

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A bright and fragrant iced green tea brewed with fresh mint and lemon slices, served over ice cubes for a revitalizing drink. This Asian-inspired recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, brings together green tea bags, water, fresh mint leaves 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: 6 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 40 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 green tea bags
4 cups water
10 fresh mint leaves
1 medium, thinly sliced lemon
2 tbsp honey
2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups water to a boil, then remove from heat and steep 3 green tea bags along with 10 fresh mint leaves for 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly colored.
Step 2: Remove tea bags and mint leaves, then stir in 2 tbsp honey until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
Step 3: Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups ice cubes, add the cooled tea, and 1 medium lemon thinly sliced. Stir gently and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving chilled.