Ice-Crystal Inspired Lemon Iced Tea with Mint

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A cool and vibrant lemon iced tea infused with fresh mint leaves, perfect for a refreshing drink on a warm day. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together black tea bags, boiling water, fresh lemon 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: Place 4 black tea bags in a heatproof pitcher and pour 4 cups boiling water over them. Steep for 5 minutes until strong and fragrant, then remove the tea bags.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 3 tbsp honey while the tea is still warm, mixing until the honey dissolves completely.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves to the tea and let it cool to room temperature, allowing the mint to infuse for 15 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes, strain the tea into the glasses to remove mint leaves, and serve chilled with a lemon wedge garnish.

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