Herbed Citrus Green Tea Infusion

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A soothing warm beverage that combines the delicate flavors of green tea with fresh citrus and aromatic herbs for a refreshing and calming drink. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together loose green tea leaves, water, fresh lemon slices 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 30 calories and feeds 1, 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: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 30 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 12 oz of water to 175°F (just below boiling) in a kettle or saucepan.
  2. Step 2: Place 2 tsp loose green tea leaves into a teapot or infuser. Pour the hot water over the leaves and steep for 3 minutes until the tea infuses and the aroma is fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Remove the tea leaves by straining or lifting the infuser. Add 2 fresh lemon slices and 6 fresh mint leaves to the hot tea.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp honey while the tea is warm to dissolve it evenly.
  5. Step 5: Let the herbal flavors meld for 2 minutes, then serve warm in a cup.

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