Honey-Lime Mint Iced Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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A refreshing iced tea infused with fresh mint and sweetened with honey and lime, perfect for cooling off during playful, relaxed moments. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together black tea bags, boiling 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 70 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: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 70 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 black tea bags
4 cups boiling water
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
for garnish lime slices
2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 black tea bags and 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves in a heatproof pitcher. Pour 4 cups boiling water over and steep for 8 minutes until fragrant and strong.
Step 2: Remove the tea bags and strain out the mint leaves. Stir in 1/4 cup honey while the tea is hot until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Add 1/4 cup fresh lime juice to the sweetened tea and stir well. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Step 4: Fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes and pour the cooled tea over the ice. Garnish each glass with lime slices and a few fresh mint leaves before serving chilled.