Honey-Mint Tea with Lemon and Ginger
A soothing and refreshing herbal tea blending sweet honey, zesty lemon, and warming ginger with fresh mint leaves. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together fresh mint leaves, fresh ginger root, honey 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 45 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.
Ingredients
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1-inch piece, thinly sliced fresh ginger root
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cups water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat.
- Step 2: Add 10 fresh mint leaves and 1-inch thinly sliced fresh ginger root to the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 8 minutes until fragrant and infused.
- Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the tea into a teapot or heatproof pitcher to remove mint leaves and ginger slices.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice until the honey dissolves completely.
- Step 5: Pour the warm tea into cups and serve immediately, garnished with a lemon slice or extra mint leaf if desired.
