Ice-Crystal Inspired Lemon Mint Iced Tea

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A chilled lemon and mint iced tea with a frosty twist, perfect for a refreshing beverage inspired by winter's icy beauty. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together black tea bags, 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: 10 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 40 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from heat and steep 3 black tea bags for 5 minutes until strong and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Remove the tea bags and stir in 2 tbsp honey while the tea is still warm until fully dissolved.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and 10 fresh mint leaves; gently bruise the mint leaves before adding to release flavor.
  4. Step 4: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then strain out the mint leaves.
  5. Step 5: Fill a large pitcher with 2 cups of ice cubes and pour the cooled tea over the ice for immediate chilling.
  6. Step 6: Serve in glasses garnished with additional mint leaves and lemon slices if desired.

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