Iced Jasmine Green Tea with Honey and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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A delicate cold brew jasmine green tea sweetened with honey and brightened by a splash of fresh lemon juice. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together jasmine green tea leaves, hot water, 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 70 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: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 70 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tsp jasmine green tea leaves
8 oz hot water
1 tbsp honey
1 oz fresh lemon juice
as needed ice cubes
1 lemon wheel
1 mint sprig

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Instructions

Step 1: Steep 2 teaspoons of jasmine green tea leaves in 8 oz hot water at about 175°F for 3 minutes.
Step 2: Strain the tea leaves and stir in 1 tablespoon honey until fully dissolved.
Step 3: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then stir in 1 oz fresh lemon juice.
Step 4: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the tea over the ice.
Step 5: Garnish with a lemon wheel perched on the rim and a fresh mint sprig tucked beside it.